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FOUR YEARS AND COUNTING... Block still waiting for its speed hump PAGE 6 Cars speeding up 98th Street in Woodhaven are not an uncommon sight. That’s why Community Board 9 voted to place a speed hump there ... four years ago. The Department of Transportation told the Queens Chronicle it’s in the process of looking for a location for it.

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Mixed feelings on control extension City DOE will now have to disclose school district funding formula by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

or the second year in a row, Mayor de Blasio has been kept on a short leash by the state Senate when mayoral control was extended for only one year. “While one-year extensions are no way to treat our children, families or educators, this action is a crucial acknowledgment by State lawmakers that the education progress we have made in New York City could not have happened without our accountable control of the school system,” de Blasio said in a statement following the agreement. However, some believe the one-year extension is the right way to go considering what they call a lack of transparency, and other issues, on the part of the Department of Education and de Blasio. “There’s a whole host of issues with the mayor and the chancellor,” said state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), a member of the Education Committee. “It’s a lack of transparency, a lack of response from both of them. And not just that. It’s an across the board issue.” De Blasio had been advocating for a threeyear extension of mayoral control, a proposal that was backed by the Democratic-held Assembly. However, when the session ended late last week the agreement between the

Senate, Assembly and Gov. Cuomo was only for 365 days, as it was last year. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) said the one-year extension “feels like a political move to me. “There does seem to be some politics involved in it,” said the senator, who is also a member of the Education Committee. De Blasio had been facing criticism from the Republican-controlled Senate after he allegedly directed donors to give money to county Democratic parties, which in turn gave it to candidates looking to win control of the higher house, thereby avoiding campaign spending limits. Those practices are reportedly under investigation by multiple agencies. Addabbo said the probes should not have played a role in the Senate’s decision. “It’s not about whether you like a particular mayor,” he said. “It’s about what’s best for the schoolchildren. And for those who remember the old Board of Education, we know that that’s not what’s best for our children.” Should mayoral control not have been extended, the law says the Board of Education would have been put back in control of the public school system. Avella, however, believes the decision was not political and was based on the performance of de Blasio

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102nd Pct.: Sound law won’t stop us Decreased penalties won’t affect precinct’s patrols, officer says by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

102nd Precinct Community Affairs Officer Edwin Martinez said Tuesday decreased penalties on minor offenses, such as excessive noise, won’t stop the command from conducting quality-of-life patrols during the summer months. “That’s something that comes after the fact,” said Martinez, responding to a question from Community Board 9 member Kenichi Wilson at the precinct’s community council meeting. “That’s not going to stop us from doing the job we have to do.” Under the Crime Reform Act, signed into law by Mayor de Blasio last week, the fine for first-time offenders of excessive noise is $75 to $150, down from $350 to $450. Fines for a second offense within a two-year period is now $150 to $250, down from $700 to $2,000. Excessive noise was a common complaint at the community council meeting, as it is throughout the precinct on a general basis. “Sound is our No. 1 complaint,” Martinez said. The officer told residents and council members the only way to report excessive noise is through 311. Officers will receive the complaint and address it on a priority basis. “We have to respond to accidents with injuries or robberies first,” he said. “We will get there, but we’re not going to go in with lights and sirens.” The officer added there is no time frame for when people can host parties with music and summonses for excessive noise are issued at the discretion of the responding officer.

Responding to a question, he said the police will also investigate noise complaints from barking dogs left outside. “We have investigated that,” he said. Capt. Thomas Molloy, filling in for commanding officer Deputy Inspector Deodat Urprasad, said crime is down about 25 percent year to date in the precinct. “That’s third best in the city,” Molloy said. Molloy also presented Officer Thomas Carroll with the precinct’s Cop of the Month award for arresting a man on June 10 for allegedly serving alcohol to and “taking inappropriate pictures” of a minor. The suspect, Molloy said, has 27 prior arrests and is still incarcerated. In other precinct news, the community council unanimously re-elected the full board to their positions for another two-year term. All board members ran for their seats unopposed. The council also heard a presentation from John DeCristoforo, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club at 11004 Atlantic Ave. DeCristoforo told the council the club is preparing to host a seven-week summer camp for elementary and middle school students. He touted the club as a place where children ages 5 to 18 can come after school to receive education assistance or just have a place to stay while their parents work. DeCristoforo said the club has more than 1,300 children at the facility and invited the council to come to their headQ quarters at anytime.

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Pleas for elementary school in Centreville Community ‘implores’ CEC to give school to the surrounding residents by Anthony O’Reilly

vard or North Conduit Avenue to do so. However, the CEC is considering making it a nonzoned South Queens leaders Monday again pushed for the school, which would open it to all Queens residents though school under construction in Centreville to be utilized for preference would be given to residents of CEC 27. Community leaders immediately opposed the idea, citing students grades kindergarten to 5 so that families in the Ozone Park community could have a place to send their city statistics that say an elementary school could have all its seats filled the very day it opens. More than 800 children children to school. “These kids deserve a chance to walk to school,” said under the age of 5 live within the three census tracts surrounding the building. Andrew Baumann, area activist and “[Centreville] deserves a zoned a former president of Community school,” said Betty Braton, chairEducation Council 27, at his former his neighborhood has woman of Community Board 10. panel’s meeting. “This neighbor“We fought long and hard for it.” hood has never had a building to never had a building One Centreville mother said famcall their own. Please, think of these to call their own. ilies in those communities all go to children as your own. Look at this different schools in the surrounding school zone and zone it correctly.” Please, think of these areas. The CEC held a hearing on the “We need an elementary school school’s zoning at its meeting but children as your own.” where children can attend where did not take a vote — that will be — Andrew Baumann they live,” the mother said. done closer to the end of the year. Another parent wondered if their CEC President Joshua Hirschman child would be forced to attend PS told those attending the meeting the 335, rather than the school they’re at now, after it opens in panel will continue to seek input from area stakeholders. “We’re going to make an educated decision on this,” September 2017. Hirschman said they would not be moved. Hirschman said. “Nobody is going to be forced to go anywhere,” he said. The school, to be called, PS 335 — bordered by Albert Several meeting attendees cited concerns of traffic in the Road, Raleigh Street and North Conduit Avenue — was proposed to give Centreville residents a closer place to send area during dropoff and pickup. Area leaders said the school is being designed to alleviate their children to be educated. continued on page 24 Right now they must either walk across Cross Bay Boule-

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Neighbors still don’t have speed hump DOT says it’s looking for alternative location for it on 98th Street by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Mildred Facinelli four years ago spent hours gathering petition signatures from her neighbors on 98th Street between Park Lane South and Jamaica Avenue for a speed hump on the block — more than a 100 signed onto it and Community Board 9 later unanimously approved it. Today, Facinelli is still waiting for that hump to be placed on her street. “I don’t know why streets that don’t have a dire need for one, like ours does, have one and we don’t,” the Woodhaven resident said. “It just doesn’t make sense to me.” Her neighbor, Diego, who has lived on the block for two years, has seen countless cars speed down the block at all hours of the day. “It doesn’t matter what time it is,” Diego said. “I’m worried, too, because there are a lot of children and pets that are on this block. I don’t want anything to happen.” Facinelli said she went in front of CB 9 in June 2012 to implore them to approve the hump on her street, citing the safety concerns. She told the Queens Chronicle her car has been hit by people speeding up the block at least twice and that she’s seen dead animals on the road. She has also heard several incidents of

Community Board 9 four years ago unanimously voted to place a speed hump along 98th Street in Woodhaven. The DOT has yet to place it on the street and told the Chronicle it’s looking for a PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY place to put it following a complaint from a neighbor. other people being hit there. For comparison, CB 9 this February voted to approve several speed humps in the Woodhaven area, which have since been installed by the city. Speed humps approved at the same time as the 98th Street one four years ago have also been installed.

CB 9 member Alex Blenkinsopp at the panel’s monthly meeting last week criticized the DOT for what he called a lack of priorities after he was told speed humps are installed as resources are made available. “Where are your priorities if you have the resources for a $200 million bus plan but

not for a speed hump that was approved four years ago?” Blenkinsopp said. Transportation Committee Chairman Kenichi Wilson responded that he would follow up with DOT regarding the hump on 98th Street. According to a DOT spokesman, the hump was close to being installed in 2014 but a neighbor complained about the proposed location of it. The spokesman did not disclose where that location was. “In attempting to relocate the speed hump there have been complications due to driveways and other factors,” the spokesman told the Chronicle. “DOT will make any necessary adjustments to accommodate the installation of both speed humps, if possible, during the next round of speed hump installations later this year.” When asked if there were any detractors to the idea of putting a hump on the block, Facinelli said there were none. “Everybody was in favor of it,” she said. The longtime Woodhaven resident said she’s prepared to go back in front of CB 9 in the near future to make her case for the speed hump again. Facinelli also proposed a location for the speed hump. “They can put it right in front of my house,” she said. “It doesn’t matter to me.” Q

Finally! Work to start on 104th St. Project to include Hamilton Beach side streets; to be done by the fall by Anthony O’Reilly

“This project is long overdue and will ensure families in Hamilton Beach are no longer put in harm’s way by Hamilton Beach residents have been complaining about dangerous road conditions along the only evacuation the condition of 104th Street — the main thoroughfare in the route in the neighborhood,” Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) said. “Huge credit to Roger Gensmall community — for more than 15 years. The road is cracked and the bumps along it have caused dron and the New Hamilton Beach Civic for consistently damage to many residents’ cars throughout the years. It’s not advocating for better streets for our families.” Gendron, president of the civic, thanked a countless uncommon to see motorists driving on the wrong side of the nu mb e r of c o m mu n it y road to avoid the rollercoasteractivists who advocated like effect of the street. for the road’s repair along That reality, however, is uge credit to Roger Gendron and with him. about to come to an end as the “Most important, I want city Department of Design and the New Hamilton Beach Civic thank all of the residents Construction announced on of Hamilton Beach who Tuesday that it will begin millfor consistently advocating for signed petitions, called 311 ing and repaving the road on or better streets for our families.” or notif ied the media,” about Friday. Gendron said. “Everyone In addition to the entire — Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder should take credit for this length of 104th Street, some accomplishment.” work will be done on side The civic president, however, said the community’s streets in Hamilton Beach — Rau Court between First and 104th streets; Russell Street between the bend and First Street work is not over yet. “While it’s great that the project is about to get underand 165th Avenue between 104th Street and a dead end. A number of Howard Beach side streets are also slated for way, the civic will make sure that everything that is statresurfacing, according to a second notice from the city ed in the community advisory is followed,” he said. “I will make sure that I am in contact with the community agency. liaison to get updates as the project moves forward.” Work on both projects is slated to end by “fall 2016.” The work is being paid for by the Federal Emergency Hamilton Beach community activists celebrated the announcement of a start date for the 104th Street work, call- Management Agency, as the road was further damaged Q following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012. ing it long overdue.

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P DHS: Stop housing violent sex offenders with children EDITORIAL

ith all its well-documented deceptions, broken promises and terrible decision-making, it’s hard to believe the Department of Homeless Services could top itself in the category of stupid. But it has, with at least two actions so reckless they defy belief, putting the safety of hundreds of women and children at risk. Last week the Queens Chronicle broke the news that a registered sex offender was living at the Boulevard Family Residence, the former Pan American Hotel, on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst. And this week research by Associate Editor Christopher Barca revealed that not one, but at least two, such criminals are listed as living at the shelter by the state’s Sex Offender Registry. The DHS denies it in a canned statement and refuses to answer any more questions on the issue. Who are you going to believe, the state Division of Criminal Justice Services, or the agency that has lied to the public before about both sex offenders and where it will house the homeless period? The two men the state says are in the old Pan Am are extremely dangerous. Beware of them. If they’ve become law-abiding, great, but that’s highly unlikely. One, Dwayne Clark, now 47, “immediately and physical-

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rounded by vulnerable women and children — not to mention that two schools, the 51st Avenue Academy and IS 5, are in the immediate area. This is like putting a recovering alcoholic in a bar or liquor store, except with far worse possible repercussions. The academy is only 600 feet from the shelter’s front door, which means the city is breaking state law. Last year the DHS put a sex offender in a family shelter in East Elmhurst. Also last year, it promised to remove several of them from a men’s shelter in South Ozone Park — once the public learned they were living within 1,000 feet of a school, the legal limit — and instead moved new ones in. After mounting pressure it finally moved them all out. Yes, the DHS has a daunting task, as it’s required to house anyone who says he is undomiciled, and homelessness is on the rise here — even as the economy is generally improving. But that’s no excuse for the utter disdain it must hold for the safety of those entrusted to its care, not to mention the constant lying. This agency, which lacks a real commissioner, has become a disgrace. It must get new leadership and turn itself around before something terrible happens because it so recklessly ignores President Obama’s dictum (in his case on foreign policy): “Don’t do stupid [stuff].”

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by religious organizations for over 15 years. I’ve written letters to various news groups, politicians and even the hierarchy of my church and have received very few responses. Indeed in some cases attempts to explain, dissuade or minimize these abuses are the responses. One only has to see the movies “Spotlight” and “Philomena” to get a glimpse of the problem. The actual acts are sinful, but to cover them up is criminal. All in the guise of protecting the Church! The children be damned. However, the same Church has taught us that we are responsible for the safety of all children. The only person in authority who has stepped up to protect and assist the victims is Assemblywoman Marge Markey, at the peril of her reputation and political position; she knew she would be attacked and vilified and labeled as a bigot and anti-Catholic. Despite it all she spoke up for what we all know is right. This is a courageous woman who has nothing to gain and much to lose — she, in my eyes is a real Christian. I have known Marge Markey for many years, as a young mother, community activist and Assembly member. I admire her. Carol A. Terrano Woodside

Sheltering sex offenders Dear Editor: (An open letter to Human Resources Commissioner Steven Banks) We are writing to you following reports of a Level 3 sex offender living at the Boulevard Family Residence (Pan-Am Hotel), located at 79-00 Queens Blvd. Elmhurst, NY 11373. This felon molested three children, one 10-year-old and two 13-year-olds. Our offices have regularly attended the Community Advisory Board meetings held at the shelter and safety has always been a topic of discussion. At these meetings, on a number of occasions, we have inquired how and if criminal background and sex offender checks are made for each perspective occupant. Unfortunately, we have never received a clear answer from either Department of Homeless Services or Samaritan Village. This is not the first time a sex offender has been found at Queens shelters. Last summer, DHS had to remove sex offenders from the Skyway shelter because it was less than 1,000 feet from an elementary school. In February 2015, DHS placed a sex offender in a family

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shelter in East Elmhurst. If there is no procedure at DHS to screen for these crimes, there needs to be one. If there is, it has failed multiple times. Identifying sex offenders who compromise the safety of the city’s shelters and the surrounding neighborhood should not be a job the local community has to perform. As you know the Boulevard Family Residence is the second-largest family shelter in Queens. Hundreds of children live there and the last thing parents should have to worry about is a predator living next door. The entrance of the Boulevard Family Residence is less than 600 feet from the 51st Ave. Academy, which holds classes for fourth- and fifth-graders. On the next block over is IS 5, a large middle school. In DHS’s fair share analysis, one reason for selecting this site was the many services in the area for families and children. To place any sex offender in this shelter would be highly inappropriate, but to place a Level 3 child molester at this facilit y shows extreme neglect and needs to be immediately rectified. In the mission statement, DHS seeks “to provide temporary emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness in a safe and respectful environment.” We believe in order to do so, there must be a better procedure in which DHS screens these sex offenders before they are placed in shelters. We request an immediate response to this matter. Toby A. Stavisky NYS Senator for the 16th District Flushing Grace Meng U.S. Representative for the 6th District Flushing Jose Peralta NYS Senator for the 13th District East Elmhurst Francisco Moya NYS Assemblyman for the 39th District Jackson Heights

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A Howard Beach man is facing a year in jail after he allegedly committed sex acts in his car while filming a neighborhood woman and later punching a witness in the face who tried to stop him from harassing two young girls, the Queens Chronicle has learned. According to an indictment from the Queens Dist r ict At tor ney’s Off ice, 26-year-old David Barone faces one count each of third-degree assault, public lewdness, second-degree harassment and exposure of a person. According to the indictment, an eyewitness allegedly observed Barone masturbating in his car at 99th Street and 165 Avenue near Frank Charles Memorial Park at about 6 p.m. on June 18. The eyewitness additionally saw Barone filming a woman who was watering her plants, the indictment alleges. The witness and another person allegedly followed Barone and later saw him talking to two young girls, who were try-

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Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Queens, Nassau) announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a $350,000 grant to benefit oral health services at four of the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers. “There is a great need for more affordable and quality dental care in many underserved communities in New York,” Meeks said in a prepared statement. “I will continue to advocate on their behalf, fight to expand coverage to underserved communities, and work to improve health and oral care in New York City.” The health center has six locations — five in Queens and one in Brooklyn — and was founded in 1987. It was named after former Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo Sr., father of state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach). It provides services to people who are in need of medical help but are unable to afford it at larger health centers. Dr. Marjorie Hill, CEO of the health center, said the grant will go a long way toward providing services to patients.

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DC hopefuls tout plans in Woodhaven WRBA forum touches on SBS, J train and campaign finance reform by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

The race to the Capitol cut through Woodhaven last Thursday when the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association hosted a congressional forum for candidates looking to secure the Democratic nomination for the 7th Congressional District. Challenger Jeff Kurzon, an attorney, Evelyn Cruz, a representative for incumbent Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens), and Michael Tobman, a representative for challenger and Chinatown banker Yungman Lee, took questions from Woodhaven residents on topics ranging from quality of life to national issues. Each person was allowed to introduce him- or herself to the crowd. Kurzon, the lone candidate to appear at the forum, said he’s running on a platform of “getting the money out of politics” and, on a more local issue, would address the abundant number of illegal basement apartments in Woodhaven. He also proposed putting the J train underground. Cruz touted Velazquez’s dedication to the district, which also includes parts of Ozone Park and Ridgewood, such as funding area organizations and fighting for small businesses after Superstorm Sandy. Tobman said Lee has heard from the Chi-

Evelyn Cruz, a representative for incumbent Rep. Nydia Velazquez, left, challenger Jeff Kurzon and Michael Tobman, a representative for challenger Yungman Lee, all made their cases shortly PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY before the June 28 Democratic primary. nese-American and other communities, including some in Woodhaven, that they feel underrepresented by Velazquez and that the candidate would fight for all of them equally. Addressing questions from the public, both Tobman and Kurzon said while they’re unfamiliar with the controversial Select Bus Service proposal for Woodhaven and Cross

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soliciting input on the plan, but warned the proposal’s federal grant money could be lost if not used. The three debaters briefly argued about diversity in the district and Velazquez’s office. Cruz shot back against Tobman’s allegations that the congresswoman has not represented the Chinese-American community in office, saying that she has supported a number of ethnic organizations. Tobman still disagreed, asking where the congresswoman was when Chinese activists were protesting the conviction of Peter Liang, who fatally shot a black man at a Brooklyn housing project. Kurzon said he would look to have bilingual or trilingual people working in his office, should he be elected, to make sure every constituent’s needs were addressed as best as possible. All three agreed that Social Security should be reformed to ensure future retirees are guaranteed a steady income. Tobman and Kurzon argued Velazquez’s district lags behind others when it comes to Sandy recovery, to which Cruz said the congresswoman is continuing to fight hard for the areas that were hit by the storm. The Democratic primary will be held on June 28 and the general election on Nov. 8. Q

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DEC’s final mute swan plan to come The agency to release last version of swan plan in the coming weeks by Michelle Kraidman Chronicle Contributor

As a bill by state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) and Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn) protecting mute swans passed for the third time, the Department of Environmental Conservation has been coming up with a revised final plan to control the species. The DEC does not comment on pending legislation and, therefore, did not comment on the bill’s recent passing last week. However, Lori Severino, the public information officer of the DEC, said that they will continue their plans regarding the mute swans population. “DEC hopes to have a final plan out in the coming weeks which will focus on preventing mute swan population growth or range expansion, and response to site-specific conflicts,” Severino said in an email to the Queens Chronicle.” Population control methods would depend on the location and circumstances and lethal control will be used only as a last resort.” Additionally, she said that they have taken other measures by recently adopting regulations listing mute swans as “prohibited” invasive species, which makes the sale, importation, transport or introduction of mute swans in New York prohibited. They reiterated that the population control is in response to concerns they have about the birds, such as aggressive behavior towards people, destruction of submerged aquatic vegetation, displacement of native wildlife species, degradation of water quality and potential hazards to airplanes or helicopters.

Mute swans are the topic of much debate as the DEC plans to remove them from New York as activists seek to protect them. The DEC is set to come out with a plan sometime soon. PHOTO BY ADRIAN PINGSTONE / WIKIMEDIA

They are also concerned about their potential for rapid population growth and hope to mirror plans that have worked in other states. “An important component of DEC’s plan will include strategies for preventing population growth and specific controls to allow mute swans to be taken from the wild and turned over to responsible owners,” Severino added in her email. Despite plan revisions, activists remain concerned. Edita Birnkrant, the campaign director of Friends of Animals,

said she hadn’t read the new plan and would not approve of anything without reading it to completion. However, she said she would not be appeased if the plan called for lethal controls only as a last resort. “Depending on how it’s worded and how broad it is even if it says lethal control is a last resort that doesn’t protect the swans in any way because it’s up to the discretion of the DEC what is considered the last resort. That could be a sneaky way of killing the swans,” Birnkrant said in an interview with the Chronicle. She said relocation could be a healthy alternative if the swans were found to be harmful to the environment. However, she said she does not believe that there are actual harms considering there is only a small number of mute swans in New York and therefore believes they should be left alone. “I don’t think that we need any kind of management plan to harm the swans at all; we need to protect them. They have shown to manage their own populations quite well. They are not creating problems and we need more of a hands off approach,” she said. However, Don Riepe, the Jamaica Bay Guardian of the American Littoral Society, explained that the option of euthanasia must be on the table if it’s for the good of the natural wildlife of the area and that the swans can then be used for good. “I think animal activists are on the other extreme; they don’t want to see anyone killed, but nature is not nice, nature kills,” Riepe said. “If they’re going to have to kill some of them they could provide the swans as food for an Q animal shelter.”

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The state Senate and Assembly last week approved legislation that would extend a law prohibiting the dumping of toxic materials in Jamaica Bay until 2022. “Jamaica Bay is a vital resource for the entire community. It supports so much of the recreational and economic activity that benefits thousands of families across southern Queens and Rockaway. It is also a critical habitat for our fragile coastal ecosystem and we have a responsibility to preserve and protect it,” said Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park), the bill’s sponsor. “Extending the ban on dumping toxic materials into the Jamaica Bay borrow pits will ensure that we continue to maintain this special place now and for future generations.” The bill is Goldfeder’s last before his time in the Assembly is up at the end of the year, due to his decision not to run for re-election and spend more time with his family. Prior to 2014 the bay’s borrow pits, manmade trenches on the sandy bottom were used to dump sludge and sediment dredged from the mouth of the Hudson River. Government officials denied that the practice had any negative effect on the estuary, but environmental activists vehemently disagreed and pushed for an end to the dumping.

One of those activists was Dun Mundy Jr., a Broad Channel resident and president of Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers, who argued that the practice was contributing to the disappearing marshlands around the bay. “It is fitting that the assemblyman’s last bill before leaving office will provide longterm protection for this community and environment and put a halt to a horrible plan which was driven purely by economics. Assemblyman Goldfeder is going out the way that he has served his constituents from day one, which is fighting the good fight looking out for the families he served and protecting beautiful areas like Jamaica Bay for generations to come,” Mundy said of the measure passed last week. In 2012, Goldfeder and Addabbo introduced legislation prohibiting the dumping of the material into the borrow pits. It was not signed into law by Cuomo until 2014, and included language that set the law to expire in 2017. The bill passed last week, which has not yet been signed by Gov. Cuomo, was again sponsored by Addabbo in the higher chamber. “It has been a pleasure to work with Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder in protecting the delicate ecology of Jamaica Bay, which includes unique salt marshes, and taking

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Department of Transportation Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia, left, discusses changes and amenities residents would like in Downtown Jamaica. Garcia was representing the PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON DOT at a workshop tied to the Jamaica Now redevelopment initiative.

DOT hosts workshop for Jamaica Now plan Resident input being collected for a traffic, transit, streetscape report by Michael Gannon Editor

All the players in the effort to revitalize Downtown Jamaica acknowledge that traffic, transit and overall streetscaping will be a key element for the region’s long-term civic and economic viability. On Tuesday night, the city’s Department of Transportation hosted a two-hour workshop at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning to solicit residents’ input on what they would like to fix in the downtown area, and what new features they would like to put in place. The meeting, just the latest step in the Jamaica NOW initiative started by Borough President Melinda Katz, followed on outreach to more than 500 people last week over three days at three different sites to try and gauge public opinion. If any emphasis was needed as to how important Borough Hall and the DOT considered the workshop, Katz sent Deputy Borough President Melva Miller, while the DOT dispatched Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia. The area of focus for the traff ic / streetscape study includes the Jamaica and Archer Avenue corridors between Sutphin and Merrick boulevards; as well as Sutphin, Merrick and Parsons boulevards between Jamaica and Archer from Hillside Avenue to Archer. That was one of the reasons a resident who gave her name only as Vanessa chose to attend. “I’m a lifetime resident of Jamaica,” she said. “It seems like this is just for those

streets, when 95 percent of the people who live here live outside that area. Even tonight, we have to come here. There has been no outreach to us.” Visitors on Tuesday toured photographic displays of key locations in the study area with the locations’ perceived challenges to residents, pedestrians, commuters and businesses. They then saw a slide presentation by consultants who will be taking the information collected Tuesday and future meetings and coming out with a report in the fall. “This is going to be stakeholder-driven,” Miller told the group. The small crowd then broke up into five groups with maps of the five corridors to mark up and send back to the DOT. Suggestions ranged from closing Jamaica Avenue to all vehicles but buses during daytime hours to relocating the MTA bus depot now across from the Queens Library A spokesman for the DOT said anyone who was unable to attend the workshop can submit his or her own suggestions and requests on an interactive web portal at nycdotfeedbackportals.nyc/downtownjamaica. The spokesman said the displays allow residents to enter information on the area in general, or even down to a single traffic light or street corner. Nora Jacobson, who has lived in Jamaica for just over a year, came away from the presentation and the map-markup feeling optimistic. “I thought this was very useful,” Jacobson said. “I hope this works. I’ve made an Q investment in this neighborhood.”

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Tool etching day at Resorts

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Community Education Council honors Goldfeder Community Education Council 27 at its monthly meeting Monday honored Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) for his years of advocating for public schools in the state Legislature. Goldfeder, who is not running for re-election in November, said he was honored to represent the district and to work with education advo-

cates, such as the members of the panel. “You guys do it because you want a better future for your kids,” he said. “You’re not getting paid to do it.” Goldfeder, seen here a holding plaque with the CEC, said he could not reveal where he will go after his time in the Assembly is up, but said he would continue to work with educators.

The assemblyman was honored alongside Principal Shawn Rux of MS 53 in Far Rockaway. The CEC honored Rux for helping to turn around the school, which before he took over had frequent suspensions and severe disciplinary issues. Since he took over in 2011, attendance has skyrocketed and suspensions have plummeted.

All signs point to safety at 207 Howard Beach students complete year-long assignment by Anthony O’Reilly

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Fourth-grade students at PS 207 in Howard Beach last year wanted to find a way to increase safety outside their school after noticing erratic drivers ignoring traffic laws in the area. On Tuesday, the class cheered as a sign made by them was installed outside the school by a Department of Transportation crew. “This is your accomplishment,” Principal Eileen Davies said. “You guys did this all by yourselves and you should be so proud.” The sign’s installation is the culmination of a year-long task by the students, who were assigned to study how government works in their community. The class originally asked Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) to request the DOT to install a “Yield to pedestrians” sign outside the school at 159th and 160th avenues as well as at 88th and 89th streets. The agency told the assemblyman it could not install the requested signage, but offered to enroll the school in the “We’re Walking Here NYC” program, which allows students to create their own message to drivers. The sign says “Stop and Look” and features two pedestrians walking at the crosswalk as a car waits for them to cross. Goldfeder and Joann Ariola, president of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Asso-

A Department of Transportation worker installs a sign made by students at PS 207 in Howard Beach, the completion of a year-long assignment undertaken by the fourth-graders at the PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY school. ciation, praised the students for engaging their government to push a cause close to their hearts.

“We’re always looking for people to take over when we’re older and you guys may be Q those people,” Ariola said.

The 106th Precinct will be offering free etching of tools in the parking lot of Resorts World Casino Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday. Having tools etched with a serial number allows them to be easily identified by police in the event they are stolen. The event follows a precinct-wide trend of power tools being stolen from construction sites, garages and vans and then being sold to people on the streets. The precinct will also be offering complimentary VIN etching — the practice of stenciling a car’s vehicle identification number into the window. Having the VIN etched into the car’s window provides discounts on car insurance and makes it easier for cops to track down stolen vehicles. Lastly, you can have an identification number etched into your cell phone, tablet or laptop at the event. Resorts World Casino is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. For more information, contact Det. Brenda Reddick at (718) 845-2228. A special appearance will be made Q by McGruff the Crime Dog. — Anthony O’Reilly

NYPD Queens gun buyback The NYPD, in coordination with Queens District Attorney Richard Brown and Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton), will sponsor a gun buyback program from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at Macedonia Baptist Church. T he chu rch is located at 330 Beach 67 St. in the Arverne section of Far Rockaway. People can receive a $200 prepaid gift card for turning in any operable handguns or assault rifles; and $25 for operable rif les, shotguns and airguns. No questions will be asked. To t ranspor t the weapons, all guns must be placed in a bag or a box. If transporting the gun by car, the g u ns must be placed in the trunk. People may turn in as many guns as they wish, but will only be paid for up to three. Active or retired members of law enforcement or licensed gun dealers are not eligible to participate. Anyone seeking further information is invited to call 311 and ask about the Q Queens gun buyback program.

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The Key Club Breakfast: Advisor Rosa Lagombra, Millie Pineiro, Sophia Castro, Kevin Calderon, 9th-grade students, Gillian Blanco. Allison Tipaldo and Michelle MacDonald.

The Key Club of The Scholars’ Academy in Rockaway Park has had a widely successful 2015-2016 school year. Not only has there been an increased number of new members joining, the number of new events that the club participated in this year has truly rocketed. One such event that was widely successful was Leaf Crunch in the fall of 2015, in which members along with others schools worked together to clean up Forest Park. The club was also able to hold its annual Movie Night, to watch “The Polar Express” with a can collection for the City Harvest Food Drive. Other

events include various walks (AIDS walk, Breast Cancer Walk, JDRF, etc.), Thanksgiving soup kitchens and a candy cane sale for charity. additionally, this year marks the first year that the Key Club partnered up with Operation DreamCatchers to collect and donate supplies to third world countries such as Guyana. The Key Club next year, under new leadership, plans to expand its efforts closer to home, by doing more volunteer work both in Queens and the Rockaway Peninsula, where the majority of the club’s members live. The Key Club intends to stay

an active organization in the community, and to create a bigger role for itself reaching out to helping others in other communities. Additionally, the new officers also intend to keep the club’s partnership with Operation DreamCatchers going, expanding the activities done together, and working to do more for third world countries and essentially those in need. The club ends this year off strong hosting a thank-you breakfast were they also invited RWA (Rockaway Water Alliance) and NYFAC (New York Families with Autistic Children) and presented them with a generous donation from the funds they have raised. The Key Club was able to donate $200 for each of several notable organizations. One organization is the New York Family Autism Center (NYFAC) which will be using its donation for more training and better equipment to aid children with autism. Another organization is the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance, which will be able to use the money for equipment and to better train volunteers. Lastly, the St. Jude Children’s Reseaerch Hospital will be able to use the money to renovate play areas for the children and improve the overall entertainment of the children residing within the hospital.

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These renderings picture vessels of the Citywide Ferry Service set to launch in Summer 2017 and expected to ease traveling between boroughs.

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Mayor de Bla sio, Cit y E conom ic Development Corp. President Maria Torres-Springer and Hornblower, operator of the soon-to-be-implemented Citywide Ferry Service, put a face to the mayor’s long discussed plan when they released new renderings of vessels that will be hitting New York’s waterways when the service launches in summer of 2017. The renderings display the features that de Blasio hopes will make the ferry a pleasure to ride, including charging stations, concessions, Wi-Fi and space for bicycles. Add it ion a l ly, t he Mayor’s Of f ice announced that there will be 19 vessels at 21 landings across the five boroughs to provide an alter native transpor tation option for both underserved and rapidly growing communities. The planned routes are: • The Rockaways to the Brook ly n Army Terminal and Wall Street; • Astoria to Roosevelt Island, Long Island City, East 34th Street and Wall Street; and • Bay Ridge to the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Red Hook, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 and Pier 6 and Wall Street,

with an optional link to Governors Island. “ T h e g r e a t e s t c it y i n t h e wo rld deserves the greatest ferry system in the world. That’s exactly what New Yorkers are getting with these modern, efficient boats that come with Wi-Fi, charging stations, and plenty of space to move around comfortably. Most importantly, when we launch Citywide Ferry Service next summer we will be connecting New Yorkers in transit-starved neighborhoods with good jobs and opportunities all over the city,” de Blasio said in a statement. The ferry will cost riders as much as it costs to ride the subway. In addition to connecting people to already existing jobs, according to their plans, the Mayor’s Office says that the ferry will create 155 local jobs. “Citywide Ferry Service is going to be a game changer, helping millions of New Yorkers access quality jobs and recreation along our city’s waterfront,” TorresSpringer said. Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company, the city’s official destination marketing organization, said that the city also hopes to boost tourism to communities in the five boroughs that were previously not easily accessible. “The addition of citywide ferry service

will give locals and visitors more reasons to explore the City’s vibrant and multicultural neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. We welcome the new service and look forward to providing our visitors even better access to all of the excitement New York City has to offer,” said Dixon. However, some community members have concerns about the service. Felicia Johnson, a member of Community Board 14, which covers the Rockaways, said people from communities in the eastern end of the peninsula are unhappy with the plan because they cannot easily get to the 108th Street stop to catch the ferry. “I thank the mayor for his plans but you need to know that numbers would significantly increase if the other side of the peninsula would have a way to get to the fer r y. We proposed a system that would get people there like a shuttle,” Johnson said. Despite the inconvenience of the ferry to certain parts of the area, Johnson said that Rockaway is excited for the opportunities that the system can offer. “I think they’re excited by the job opportunities but also the possibility of boosting the economy by bringing tourism and encouraging people to move into

the area housing because it wouldn’t take two and a half hours to get to Manhattan anymore. It could be an economic boom all around,” she said. Joh nson added this is the far thest along talks of a ferry has come, but the people of Rockaway are still sceptical and won’t be completely satisfied until they have a ferry ready to ride. “We in Rockaway have been promised so many things in the past. Once it’s done then we’ll really be excited but I think people want to see it. When you tell me ‘come down the ferry is running’ I think that’s when people will be excited,” she said. A ferry once ran from Rockaway to Manhattan as repairs on the A train were conducted after Sandy, but that service was discontinued in 2014 due to low ridership. The Mayor’s Office will also be giving New Yorkers a chance to win free annual passes for the ferry, while gauging their opinions on the service. Each person who completes a twominute survey about the Citywide Ferry will be entered into a raff le to win the passes. There is only one entrance per person and the winners will be Q announced closer to the launch.

Fresh Meadows Sandy scammer convicted A Fr e sh Me a d ows r e sid e nt who scammed more than $87,000 from the American Red Cross and New York City by wrongly claiming to be a Hurricane Sandy victim has received a three-year conditional discharge, New York State Attor ney General Eric Schneider man announced in a statement last Thursday. “My office will do everything in our power to crack down on those who use a national emergency like Sandy for personal gain,” the attorney general said in a prepared statement. The attorney general’s Auto Insurance Fraud Unit discovered the

Gets fine, three-year conditional discharge scheme after an investigation. The scammer was identified as Caterina Curatolo, 51, of Fresh Meadows. She was also ordered to pay the same amount that she obtained via fraud in restitution to the city and the American Red Cross. After the superstorm, Curatolo filled out a FEMA benefits application claiming that her home at 59-13 159 St. was left uninhabitable by Sandy, and that she was homeless because of it. The scammer was first placed at the

Quality Inn in Long Island City between Nov. 17 2012 and Dec. 1 2012, which cost the city approximately $5,600. Then, she was placed at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel in East Elmhurst between Dec. 1, 2012 and Feb. 21, 2013, and the city foot the approximately $27,575.46 bill for her stay. After that, Curatolo was placed at the Holiday Inn Express on Union Street in Brooklyn, where she was arrested by investigators, costing the city approximately $51,300.

She also received Metro Cards, Client Assistance Cards and benefits for medical assistance and food totaling $3,590 from Red Cross, according to the Attorney General’s Office. Schneiderman’s investigation into the scammer began when the Auto Insurance Fraud unit investigated a suspicious auto insurance claim by Curatolo which said that her car was totaled due to damage from the hurricane. An insurance company inspection of the vehicle found no signs of water damage, according to the Q felony complaint.

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now “need to look at where the benefit is going to be.” “This school should benefit the surrounding area,” Addabbo said. Hirschman and the rest of the panel did not speak much during the hearing, only saying that they were looking to hear what the community had to say. Further meetings will be held on the topic, the CEC president said, and the panel is looking to meet in the near future with the Department of Education’s Office of District Planning to discuss the school. The school is slated to have 500 students. CB 10 has requested it be named after Art Beroff, a former education advoQ cate who died in 2004 of cancer.

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with a life estate, leaving them with many of the rights as fee ownership. Additionally, no one can ask or force the life estate holders to leave their home. Once your home is transferred to a living trust, an attorney with elder law and real estate experience should be retained to handle any future real estate sale. Advice about the monetary value of the life estate ownership mentioned above, as well as the managing of the sale proceeds, is critical to continue to protect those funds from the cost of care, helping to preserve these assets for your heirs. Be sure when executing a living trust a life estate is retained for the grantors of the trust. The grantors are the lifetime owners of the property. The life estate will allow the grantors to retain all real estate tax benefits previously received prior to the property being deeded to your trust. Further, the life estate will provide heirs with a major capital gains tax benefit when inheriting the property, called the “stepped up basis” upon the death of the grantors. Lastly, when the goals are to protect your home from the cost of care, planning ahead is critical. All transfers of any asset will be fully protected from the cost of home care immediately and from the cost of nursing home care in five years. Once five years has passed from the date of transfer to a trust, it is as if, for Medicaid planning purposes only, that you do not own the property at all. The end result is that Medicaid cannot place a lien on your home and therefore your heirs will receive the property at is full value when all grantors have died. Trusts, by their very nature, avoid probate. Because you cannot place a beneficiary on any of the aforementioned types of premises, as you can on bank accounts, for example, the placing of a property into a family trust will, as stated above, avoid probate. These and many other considerations are at play when owning rather than renting a home. Please note that this article is for educational purposes only and all legal planning must be Q recommended on a case by case basis.

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Det. William Brown is remembered in 113th Chance encounter on a cold winter day brought precinct, retired cop together by Michael Gannon Editor

The NYPD’s 113th Precinct last week said goodbye to one of their own, determined to make sure that he not be forgotten. William Brown, 95, passed away on May 20, ending a poignant story that began two winters ago when, according to Deputy Inspector Frederick Grover, commander of the 113th, Brown’s neighbor called after not seeing him for several days during an Arctic cold snap. “We did a check and found out his heat wasn’t working,” Grover said, speaking Monday night at a meeting of the precinct’s Community Council. But they also found so much more. Brown had been an NYPD detective, retiring in 1968. Prior to serving the city, he served his country in World War II with the Army’s 369th Infantry Regiment. “The Harlem Hellfighters,” Grover noted.

Dets. Tanya Duhaney and Dorrin Ferguson of the precinct’s Community Affairs Office stepped in and arranged for his oil burner to be fixed. Grover said upon learning of health conditions, they discovered he had not applied for veterans medical benefits to which he was entitled and would bring him for visits to the St. Albans VA medical facilities. Duhaney would visit him weekly, and two weeks after his death was on the phone with the Medical Examiner’s office. “Her office is right next to mine,” Grover said. “I heard ‘No! No! No!’” His body had not been claimed, and the city was preparing for burial in a potter’s field. In stepped the 113th, arranging with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a proper funeral on June 16. Duhaney sat in silence Monday night, not Q bothering to hold back a tear.

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Minor issues reported as FoHi concerts start Handful of summonses issued for drinking, urination: 112th Precinct by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

Consider ing Forest Hills saw th ree straight days of huge crowds and rocking music, Capt. Robert Ramos, commanding officer of the 112th Precinct, said things couldn’t have gone much smoother at the Forest Hills Stadium last week. “I was pret t y i mpressed w ith how smoothly everything went here,” Ramos said in a Tuesday interview. “It was a joint effort

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by everybody involved. Everyone worked together and was on the same page.” Last Thursday, popular British folk rock band Mumford & Sons opened the third annual summer concert series with a soldout show that ended 30 minutes before the 10 p.m. curfew. But that night, according to Ramos, was problematic for some attendees looking to take the quickest route home. Instead of allowing those who live immediately west of the stadium to exit the venue and turn left down Burns Street, security forced everyone to proceed toward 71st Avenue. People who lived on Burns Street and the roads south and west of the stadium had to walk around the venue to get home. “Some of the area residents weren’t too happy,” he said. “But on Friday and Saturday night, we worked it out. All that we asked was that they showed identification proving their place of residence.” Ramos added that Friday’s Mumford & Sons show and Saturday’s Disclosure music festival were far less problematic. When it comes to crime, the commander said no arrests were made at any of the concerts, but a handful of summonses for open containers of alcohol and public urination were issued. “It wasn’t a substantial number at all,” he

People sing along in the front row as Mumford & Sons plays the first concert of the year at the PHOTOS BY AMY RIO Forest Hills Stadium last Thursday. said. “Some people, especially from outside the city, don’t even realize you can’t walk around drinking alcohol.” Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) said her office received two complaints over the last five days about the noise and the crowds of people. “But I’ve gotten a lot more letters saying how happy they are that the concerts are

bringing life back to the neighborhood,” Koslowitz said. “On Thursday, I was walking down Austin Street and the businesses were mobbed with people.” Three more shows are scheduled for the next two weeks, as country music icon Dolly Parton will play a June 25 gig while Forest Hills native Paul Simon will come home for Q concerts on June 30 and July 1.

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The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency and is urging the public to donate in local blood drives, NYBC centers or mobile units to help maintain an adequatelystocked blood supply. The emergency declaration comes in response to critically low levels, with the center holding less than a two-day supply of O negative, B negative and A negative blood. Those stocks are considerably lower than the seven-day inventory officials say is needed in order to maintain a safe blood supply. The NYBC said that it is important to remember to donate in this season when schools are closed for the summer. Additionally, it said recent tragedies remind the public of the importance of having blood on hospital shelves in preparation for traumatic events. In those situations blood donation is key to potentially saving lives. “Nearly 2,000 donations are needed each day in New York and New Jersey alone,” the NYBC said in a prepared statement. “About one in seven hospital admissions requires a blood transfusion, and with a limited shelf life, supplies must be continually replenished.” Dr. Vishesh Chhibber, medical director of the transfusion service of North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, LI said that the NYBC is its main blood provider. He said supplies are probably at the lowest levels they have been in a year. “Blood transfusions are necessary. These hospitals continuously need blood every day and we’re struggling to maintain our inventories,” said Chhibber, whose hospital is part of the Northwell Health System, formerly North Shore-LIJ, which has several facilities in Queens.

Chhibber said in light of incidents such as the Orlando, Fla. terror attack, it is clear that hospitals need to be ready, with preparations including being fully stocked with blood. “It’s important to keep in mind in the tragedy in Orlando that blood given that day and days after would not be able to help the patients when they were admitted to the hospital,” Chhibber said. “It was good to refill the supply that was used. However, it’s important that blood supplies are ready ahead of time for hospitals to treat patients immediately.” Several NYPD precincts, public centers and churches are contributing to the effort by holding blood drives to help the NYBC. The 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill is hosting an emergency shortage blood drive on Thursday, June 30 on 87-34 118 St. in the Muster Room from noon to 6 p.m. There will be a drive at Citi Field on Tuesday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, there will be one at the Church of God of Prophecy in South Ozone Park on 103-10 104 Street on Sunday July 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York Blood Centers around Queens remain open for donations, including those in Long Island City and New Hyde Park. Those seeking information on how to organize a blood drive or to find a blood drive nearby are asked to call 1 (800) 9332566 or visit nybloodcenter.org/blood. The entire donation process takes less than an hour and a single donation can be used to save multiple lives. Donors with O negative blood, or “universal donors,” are especially encouraged to donate, as their blood can be used for any patient in emergencies. Those who cannot donate but still wish to participate are encouraged to ask someone to donate for them or consider volunteering at a local blood drive.

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Mark Cipolla, a partner at the law practice of Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins and a resident of Hollis Hills, is being supported by the Queen County Republican Party to challenge state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) in the general election for the 11th District of the state’s upper chamber this fall. “Mark Cipolla is a serious adult, a successful attorney involved in a number of community things,” the party’s chairman, Bob Turner, said, adding that the lawyer — who was approached by the party — is a “serious contender.” In an interview with the Chronicle, Cipolla — who is gathering petition signatures to run — discussed why he feels he would better serve the residents of Bayside, Whitestone and the other neighborhoods in the district. “My values and my ethics are more aligned with the majority of the voters in the district,” Cipolla, who does personal injury litigation, said. “I hear a lot of people who have expressed dissatisfaction with [Avella’s] performance.” The senator, he added, served as the chairman of the upper chamber’s Ethics Committee, a body considered to be ineffective at fighting corruption in the state capital. “How much effort, really, was made?” the attorney asked rhetorically, referring to the

Mark Cipolla, left, a personal injury lawyer backed by the Queens County Republican Party, aims to go up against state Sen. Tony Avella, the incumbent candidate, in the race for the 11th DisPHOTO COURTESY AIDALA BERTUNA & KAMINS AND FILE PHOTO trict of the state’s upper chamber. maverick senator’s leadership of the committee. Avella, however, attempted to set up a hearing for the committee, which never had bills referred to it by the Senate’s former leadership. After being told that it needed to be rescheduled for the accommodation of budget negotiations, the maverick senator was never given another date for it. Cipolla also mentioned the high rate at

which small stores shut down in the district. “I’ve spoken to several small business owners that not only complain about [Avella] but the structure and elected officials in general throughout the city,” the attorney said. “And to me, that’s an issue.” It would be difficult, though, to pin the blame for the economic hardships suffered by small businesses on the incumbent senator,

who introduced the Small Business Survival Act — a bill that aimed to create a lease program to make fairer negotiations for small businesses and their landlords — in Albany’s past two legislative sessions and in the City Council, when he was representing the body’s 19th District. The Republican hopeful also cited how in 2014, there was no candidate running against Avella in the general election for the 11th Senate District, and that political competition is generally good for constituents. “From the standpoint of a good government perspective, I don’t think it is good that anybody runs unopposed,” the attorney said. “My biggest concern is that the people of our district really have a choice.” The incumbent declined to comment about Cipolla’s challenge, although a spokesman for the senator confirmed that he plans on running for re-election. “I’d like to think between now and the election, the people in the district will get to know me and get to know my name a little more,” Cipolla said. The GOP hopeful also plans on supporting Donald Trump’s presidential bid after the candidate is nominated by the Republican Party, though he clarified that he is not “jumping up and down” about the party’s Q presidential frontrunner.

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by Maria A. Thomson Executive Director GWDC

I hope that you had a very wonderful Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with your loving father and your family. Our fathers work very hard to make our lives easier. So always know that your father, whether here with you, or with you in spirit, will always love you, protect you and try to make your life easier. Happy belated Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day! As you know, the Woodhaven Business Improvement District was against the proposed Select Bus Service Plan for Woodhaven Boulevard because of the proposed ban on left turns onto Jamaica Avenue, which meant no vehicular traffic access to the commercial shopping strip. That would have been very detrimental to the economy of Jamaica Avenueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small store owners and business owners and for the Woodhaven community. However, there is some good news. We fought this and won! Now we have to make sure that bus riders, especially students, are not placed at risk by boarding buses from the median. We want them back on the sidewalks. This is the next fight. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not over yet. Around this time in 2014, the city Landmarks Preservation Commission land-

marked the Forest Park Carousel. It has now been two years and the carousel is still doing great. It is so comforting to know that because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a landmark, it will be in Woodhaven forever. It took 25 years for the Greater Woodhaven Development Corp. to get this beautiful carousel landmarked. Mark your calendars for our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival 2016â&#x20AC;? on Sunday Oct. 16 from noon to 6:00 p.m. from 80th Street to Woodhaven Boulevard on Jamaica Avenue. On Monday, June 27 and July 11 at 6:00 p.m. there will be swing dancing at the George Seuffert Bandshell in Forest Park. I recently attended Franklin K. Lane High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ROTC Award Ceremony. It was excellent and an inspirational ceremony. These young people are exceptional and winners. It gives us all such pride to see our American flags flying throughout Woodhaven. Fly your American flag every day, above all others. You can secure a free lapel pin from our office by calling (718) 805-0202. May God Bless our armed forces, may God bless our disabled veterans, may God bless our NYPD and may God bless our Q America.

A win for feminine care in the city Council passes legislation granting free access to pads and tampons by Suzanne Ciechalski Chronicle Contributor

The City Council passed legislation on Tuesday giving girls and women in city schools, homeless shelters and correctional facilities access to free pads and tampons. The legislative package is broken down into three bills. The first, Intro 1128-2016, requires 800 city public schools to offer direct access to feminine hygiene products in school bathrooms. The second bill, Intro 1123-2016, requires the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to make the products accessible to the 23,000 residents of the Department of Homeless Services family shelters and single adult women shelters, Department of Youth and Community Development shelters, and Human Resources Administration domestic violence shelters. Under this bill, DCAS will also be responsible for ensuring that sufficient products are available at facilities run by the Administration for Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services.

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New Traditions shut down, license revoked Enterprise has history of code violations New Traditions Pub, that crowded den of binge-drinking underage students from St. John’s University, has been shut down by police from the 107th Precinct after an emergency suspension order was issued by the State Liquor Authority, Councilman Ror y Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows) announced on Monday. “Traditions Pub routinely served underage drinkers and created a violent, raucous atmosphere that was a magnet for criminal activity,” Lancman said in a prepared statement. “It’s absolutely the correct move by the State Liquor Authority to shut it down.” The owners of the bar, which is located at 84-28 164 St., could not be reached for comment. According to Lancman’s office, there are 24 allegations against the owners of the bar, which is best known as “Trad’s,” who have a right to appeal them. “By continually serving underage drinkers and disregarding safety violations, Traditions Pub repeatedly put our community at risk,” Assemblyman David

Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) added. “After writing to the New York Liquor Authority, I am pleased to hear that this pub has been placed on suspension and am anticipating that last night was the last call at Traditions.” In March, the NYPD ordered the closing of the pub three times due to overcrowding, window obstruction and fire exit issues. During one incident at the bar, an 18-yearold was found unconscious at the premises and another was sent to Queens Hospital Center because of intoxication. Evidence of live rats and other violations has been discovered at Trad’s before. “New Traditions has violated many SLA regulations over and over again, creating extreme danger to the residents of our community and should no longer be allowed to conduct business here,” Community Board 8 Chairwoman Martha Taylor said. In April, CB 8’s Liquor License Committee recommended that the bar’s liquor Q license not be renewed by the SLA. — Ryan Brady

The Department of Education has nixed a plan to co-locate a charter high school within the Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School 109 in Queens Village. City officials assert that they are working with FILE PHOTO New Visions to find them another site, as required under state law.

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The proposal to co-locate a charter high school this fall in the IS 109 building in Queens Village has been withdrawn by the city’s Department of Education. The school, proposed by New Visions, would have phased in between 108 and 115 students per year for four years in the building at 213-10 92 Ave. The city’s Department of Education’s Panel for Educational Policy was planning to vote on the application this past Wednesday, June 22. The DOE has not yet commented on what entity initiated the withdrawal, or when the school will be accommodated somewhere else. “After extensive engagement and discussions with educators from both schools, local community members, PEP members and elected officials, we decided to withdraw the proposal at this time,” DOE spokeswoman Toya Holness said in an email. “We continue to work with the Jean Nuzzi school community and other key partners on how to best use the available space to meet the diverse needs of District 29 students and families, and also work closely with New Visions to ensure a smooth transition into a long-term site.” The co-location was steadfastly opposed by parents at the school, with Councilman Barry Grodenchik (D-Oakland Gardens) and state Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) supporting them from the start. They, along with Borough President Melinda Katz and Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman (D-Springfield Gardens), signed

a June 17 letter to Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña and Deputy Mayor Richard Buery stressing that the 90-year-old school building is unsuitable for co-location of high school students. The four released a joint statement on Monday praising the decision. “The message is clear: the city has not given up on IS 109,” the elected officials said. “This was the right decision on the part of the DOE, and the community is gratified. The DOE truly listened over the course of several engaged meetings and discussions, taking into account our concerns — including that of over 1,200 parents and community members who signed the IS 109 Parent Teacher Association’s effective petition against the proposal. This process has also brought to light some of IS 109’s needs, such as the conditions of the school’s antiquated facilities which deserve considerable capital upgrades.” Grodenchik, in a telephone interview on Monday, said he was delighted with the decision. “As I’ve said, I am philosophically opposed to co-locations, and I always thought this was a particularly poor spot for one,” the councilman said. As to the needed upgrades, Grodenchik was at the building on Monday and saw work being done. New Visions, in an email to the Chronicle, declined to comment. Now Fariña, and by extension Mayor de Blasio — the latter a vocal critic of charters — are required under state law and subsequent court rulings to give New Visions Q space or pay to rent or lease it.

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Noguchi features a modern take on Japanese tradition

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t’s as if the Mad Hatter were obsessed with NASA and Zen Buddhism — and perhaps came of age in the late ’80s or early ’90s. The “Tom Sachs: Tea Ceremony” exhibition now on display at the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is a tour de force in bricolage, the practice of constructing displays out of found materials. The main show is centered on the museum’s indoor garden areas, throughout which sculptor Isamu Noguchi’s massive carved stones reside. Tom Sachs, the exhibit’s eponymous creator, has crafted a tea garden, reflecting his interests in the modular technology of aeronautics, but at the same time fitting itself into Noguchi’s oeuvre seamlessly. The show marks the first time work by a single artist other than Noguchi himself has been shown at the museum. It coincides with the 30th anniversary of the museum’s opening. In Sachs hands, broomsticks and an oil drum form an elegant, if oddball, gateway to the museum’s inner garden. A bonsai tree is constructed out of cotton swabs and toothbrushes, and yet without special scrutiny is hard to differentiate from the real thing. Throughout the exhibit, gray-painted plywood gleams under a latex paint, giving the appearance of too-perfectly-geometric stones, perhaps wet from a recent rain shower — one of these even housing a school of koi fish and carp. Many artifacts in Sachs’ world, despite being overwhelmingly outside the norm for such items in terms of appearance and composition, continue to offer the serenity often associated with Zen gardens. This is especially peculiar with the more intricate of Sachs’ offerings. A teahouse that appears to have been plucked from the internal workings of a jet airliner retains bamboo mats and a hanging tapestry. Continued onpage page37 continued on

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June 24, 7 p.m.; Sat., June 25, 2 p.m. (book signing June 25 only), other classic films June 26, varying times. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $12. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us.

Identity Quilt Project, combining art and personal history with themes of family, neighborhoods, historical events and more, in multimedia works. Thru June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, Klapper Hall, studio room 463, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. Free. Info/tickets: (718) 793-0923, kupferbergcenter.org.

THEATRE “Shakespeare-aoke,” with residents performing short selections from William Shakespeare’s works, sponsored by the Gingerbread Players. Sat., June 25, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Church, 85 Greenway S., Forest Hills. $10 to perform; $5 to attend. Advance registration recommended. Info: (718) 268-7772, gingerbreadplayers.org.

“To the Moon and Beyond: Graphic Films and Inception of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’” rarely seen artwork created for the 1968 epic film. $15; $11 seniors, students; $7 ages 3-17. Thru Aug. 14. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us.

“The Rimers of Eldritch,” a nostalgic drama about change in a decaying Missouri town in the early 1960s, with a murder too. Thru June 26, various times, The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. $18. Info/tickets: (718) 392-0722, secrettheatre.com.

“Hey! Ho! Let’s Go: Ramones and the Birth of Punk,” memorabilia of the Forest Hills-born iconic punk rock band. Thru July 31. Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Suggested $8 admission; $4 seniors; free students, children. Info: (718) 592-9700, queensmuseum.org. Works by Cao Fei, multimedia projects exploring the experience of young Chinese citizens in a rapidly changing society. Thru Aug. 31, MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. $10; $5 students, seniors; free under 16. Info: (718) 7842084, momaps1.org. New Talent Showcase, watercolors by Cindy de la Cruz and photos by Julia Skyba, all related to the Voelker Orth Museum. Thru July 17, Tue., Sat., Sun., 1-4 p.m., at the museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing. Suggested donation $2. Info: (718) 3596227, vomuseum.org.

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“In Practice: Fantasy Can Invent Nothing New,” works of creative fantasy differentiated by distinct material approaches. Thru Aug. 1. $5 suggested admission; $3 students; free to Long Island City residents. SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves St., LIC. Info: (718) 361-1750, sculpture-center.org. “Sanctuaries,” wall-scale reinventions of natural Colombian landscapes by Tatiana Arocha, the works serving as both refuge and warning for the viewer. Thru Aug. 7, Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Free with admission: $4; $3 seniors; $2 students, children over 3. Info: (718) 886-3800, info@queensbotanical.org.

“Citizen Kane” will be screened twice this week at the Museum of the Moving Image, with one showing including a book signing by David Bordwell of “The Rhapsodes,” an examination of select film critics of the 1930s and ’40s. MERCURY PRODUCTIONS / RKO RADIO PICTURES “Meridian (Gold),” an illuminated water plume whose color shifts correspond to real-time global sentiment about gold. LIC Landing, Hunters Point South Park, Center Blvd. and Borden Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: http://bit.ly/1X7NJbM. “Different Roads — Same Destination,” improvisational sculptures made from discarded byproducts of the consumer culture. Thru July 10. Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs, 11-03 45 Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 937-6317, dorsky.org. “Debt Positive,” with art, performances and workshops re-envisioning debt, sublimating it and considering eliminating its wasteful implementations. Thru June 24. Flux Factory, 39-31 29 Street, Long Island City. Free. Info: (347) 669-1406, fluxfactory.org.

MUSIC

Clementi & Company, chamber music of the 18th and 19th centuries, by Dongsok Shin and Leah Gale Nelson. Fri., June 24, 6-8 p.m., King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. Tickets: $25 advance; $30 at door. RSVP: (718) 206-0545, ext. 13, programs@kingmanor.org. Info: kingmanor.org. Summer Soul Jam, with Carl Thomas, Hi-Five, Sunshine Anderson and more performing R&B. Fri., June 24, 9 p.m. (doors open at 8), Resorts World Casino Central Park Event Space, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park. $25+. Info/tickets: 1 (888) 888-8801, rwnewyork.com.

AUDITIONS

“Rodney McMillian: Landscape Paintings,” 12 abstract paintings on bed sheets and an untitled video, provoking questions about class and identity. Thru Aug. 29, MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. $10; $5 students, seniors; free under 16. Info: (718) 784-2084, momaps1.org. Arcade Classics: Video Games from the Collection, with more than 25 games from 1971-’93 on display and available to play, revealing how classics laid the groundwork for today’s gameplay. Thru Oct. 23, Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $15; $11 seniors, students (18+); $7 youth 3–17. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us.

Chamber music, with Beethoven’s “Ghost” piano trio and Schumann’s Piano Quintet, Op. 44, by Queensboro Symphony Chamber Music Society, Wed., June 29, 11 a.m. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. Free will offering. Info/RSVP: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org.

Jackson Heights Community Chorus, a multicultural all-volunteer group seeking sopranos and tenors with some choral experience. Contact: Juan Valencia, (917) 200-5779. Senior Stars, song and dance variety show with performers in their 60s, 70s and 80s doing hits of the ’50s, directed by Astoria Performing Arts Center. Sat., June 25, 3 and 6 p.m., Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 30-44 Crescent St., Astoria. $15; $12 seniors, students; $5 kids under 5. Info: (718) 706-5750, apacny.org. COURTESY PHOTO

FILM “Citizen Kane,” the 1941 Orson Welles classic about the life and legacy of a wealthy newspaper publisher, often rated the greatest movie of all time. Screened to celebrate new book “The Rhapsodes” by David Bordwell, on film critics of the 1930s and ’40s. Fri.,

Korean Theatre Festival, with several plays by and about Koreans. Wed., June 29-Sun., July 3, various times, The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. $10 per event; $7 students, seniors. Info/tickets: (718) 392-0722, secrettheatre.com. “The Wake,” a one-man show with one Dick Johnson, a foul-mouthed racist drunk, reanimating himself at his wake and talking about the terrible afterlife he’s been in, by Luke Walker of Sunnyside. Wed.Fri., July 1-22, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7), Maggie Mae’s Whisky Room, 41-15 Queens Blvd., Sunnyside. $25. Info/tickets: wakeofdickjohnson.com. “No-No Boy,” adaptation of the novel by John Okada, exploring repercussions of choices made during wartime and internment, by Pan Asian Repertory Theatre. Sun., June 26, 2:30 p.m., Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $5; free for students. Info/RSVP: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org. COURTESY PHOTO

SPECIAL EVENTS “¡Oye Corona!”, cultural celebration with live music, workout time, art workshops, dance performances and readings. Sat., June 25, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Corona Plaza, 103 St. and Roosevelt Ave. Free. Info: (718) 592-9700, queensmuseum.org. “Books, Barrels and Shredding,” with chance to take out books from Queens Mobile Library, free document shredding and chance to get a free rain barrel, hosted by Assemblyman Michael Den Dekker, Councilman Costa Constantinides. Sat., June 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jackson Heights Shopping Center, 31 Ave. and 77 St. Info: (718) 457-0384. continued continued on on page page 00 38

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It’s no theater secret: ‘Rimers’ is excellent by Mark Lord qboro contributor

It is always a pleasure to see the emergence of a new theater group, and so it is with Larry Singer Studios ONStage, now presenting its inaugural production, Lanford Wilson’s small-town drama “The Rimers of Eldritch,” at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City. Set in the Midwestern Bible Belt town of Eldritch, Mo. in 1966, the play is, more than anything, a character study, and with an impressive cast of 18 playing an equal number of roles, there are interesting characters aplenty. The play is also part murder mystery, and, as bits of evidence emerge, the audience becomes acquainted with the residents of

‘The Rimers of Eldritch’ When: Thru June 26, various times Where: The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City Tickets: $18. (347) 762-7731, snappedproductions.com

the once prosperous coal mining community that has decayed — morally and physically — into a veritable ghost town. The claustrophobic feeling of the place is established from the outset, with a series of wooden platforms (scenic design by Alex Michaels) serving as various locales, including a church, a courtroom and a forest, each clearly delineated and visible throughout, as are most of the members of the ensemble. The murder of an old man, one of several outcasts in the community, is the springboard for much of what follows. The play bounces around in time, as well as in place, with snatches of dialogue heard repeatedly throughout and scenes occ a siona lly intersecting. This structure can result in some confusion among the spectators and does require their undivided attention. Thanks to the clean, steady direction by Singer, and a skilled cast that brings the characters to memorable life, this is never a problem, and the play’s hourand-a-half running time flies. All the performers help to capture the feel of the story’s time and place, bringing out the hypocrisy, the narrow-mindedness, the sexual frustrations, the yearning to escape in

The cast does a fine job in “The Rimers of Eldritch.” the town’s denizens. A central figure is Skelly Manor, a decrepit, mumbling derelict played with great passion by John Rengstorff, earning much sympathy for the character, who frequently serves as the town’s scapegoat while being one of the few on hand to see things as they are. Equally memorable is Emily Jon Mitchell as another elderly resident, Mary, who suffers from

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dementia but can see clearly enough to foreshadow tragic events to come. Benji Sills, his body constantly in motion, is completely natural as Robert Conklin, a rather naive young man who falls victim to the town’s dogmatism. Cora, the middle-aged owner of the town’s struggling cafe, is a touching figure as embodied by Judylee Vivier. continued on page 39

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South Ozone Park. And “Grease” isn’t the only movie set to be screened that will make you feel a bit nostalgic for your teenaged years. “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the 1986 high school classic starring Matthew Broderick, is being screened at the Astoria Park Lawn on Aug. 15 from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. If you’re a fan of dinosaurs, then you’re certainly in for a treat. The recently released “Jurassic World” will be screened on Aug. 3 at the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park from 8 to 10 p.m. On Aug. 14, “The Land Before Time,” a childhood favorite for anyone born in the last 30 years, is playing from 8 to 10 p.m. at Lawrence Playground at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “Jaws,” Steven Spielberg’s beach thriller featuring America’s (least) favorite shark, will be screened on Aug. 22 at Astoria Park Lawn from 8:30 to 10 p.m. On Aug. 25, set in a city of animals, “Zootopia” will be playing from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Long Island City Landing Events Space in Hunters Point South Park. Also in August, “Star Wars: the Force Awakens,” is playing at Beach 59th Street in Rockaway Beach at the Boardwalk on the 27th from 8 to 10 p.m. These are just a few of the titles being screened throughout the borough this summer. Be sure to check your “local listings” (at nycgovparks.org/events/ movies-under-the-stars) for a full schedule of screenings — and don’t forget to Q pack the snacks.

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hand washing at Sachs’ version of a tsukubai. In the performance of the tea, it’s clear that this is no passing interest for Sachs, but a very real respect for the ritual — one that is intended to remove us from the stress of modern life and reconnect us with the simplicity of nature. On days with no ceremony, the exhibit’s sprawl into three other rooms and the other chambers of the indoor garden will leave no visitor disappointed. In one room, an astronaut’s space suit with “NASA shotgun” in tow leers over a case of tea ceremony supplies — pieces from a former Sachs project, “Space Program 2.0: Mars,” in which he conceived his first modern tea ceremony. Another room houses a retrospective of Sachs’s non-tea-related work. Here, it becomes apparent that Sachs’ mind is a mill, sucking in cultural mores and symbols and churning out madcap designs. The resulting effluence of material can be When: Exhibit thru July 24; tea ceremonies dizzying, but is endlessly fascinating. On Sat.-Sun., July 2-3, 12 and 3:30 p.m. one end of the room is what might be a Where: The Noguchi Museum, Satanic doomsday prepper’s religious 9-01 33 Road, Long Island City cabinet. On another, a stark white foamEntry: $10; $5 seniors, students core McDonald’s-designed mop bucket, (718) 204-7088, noguchi.org said to be the ideal ergonomic form for that humble tool. Elsewhere, a fairly

It is also the staging ground for a performative aspect of the show. Visitors may apply through the Noguchi Museum’s website to be part of future tea ceremonies, presided over either by Sachs himself or tea expert Johnny Fogg. For those not among the lucky two or three individuals picked for participation, the walls of the teahouse are removed to offer a clear view into Sachs’ special version of preparing matcha, the specially grown and processed tea powder. However changed the stylings of the ceremony’s various emblems, each step is regarded with care and due delicacy. Visitors participating in the ceremony are expected to remove their shoes and proceed with the ritual

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Respect through reinvention: tea and sculpture

Tom Sach’s “Tie,” left, a take on the Star Wars fighter, and “Spacesuit,” complete with “NASA shotgun.” On the cover: Sachs, right, prepares tea with Noguchi Museum Senior Curator Dakin Hart, and two more of Sachs’ works: “Tsukubai,” a hand-washing station, and PHOTOS BY NEIL CHIRAGDIN EXCEPT MAIN COVER PHOTO, BY JOHNNY FOGG / NOGUCHI MUSEUM “RCS Losers.” terrifying handcrafted wooden Barbie doll. Why, after so many years, has the museum selected this artist as its first non-Noguchi exhibitor? The two share an affinity for space and futurism, and also a deep respect for tradition, but the connection goes deeper. Noguchi Senior Curator Dakin Hart

writes in the museum guide, “the premise of Noguchi’s life and work was the idea that the truest form of respect you can show another culture, traditional or otherwise, is participation: deep engagement, followed by creative adaptation.” In this sense, Sachs follows Q Noguchi’s strongest principles.

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34 continued from page 00 Wordfeast, readings and culture with Brazilian writer Camila Santos, painter Heather Simon, translator Leila Ortiz, traditional Brazilian cuisine. Fri., June 24, 6:30 p.m., Queens Council on the Arts, 37-11 35 Ave. (entrance on 37 St.), Astoria. Free. Info/RSVP: queenscouncilarts.org.

Scavenger hunt, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with clues testing participants’ knowledge of the World’s Fairs and the park today, by Delta Air Lines. Part of “Only in Queens” Summer Festival. Sun., June 26, 1-4 p.m.; registration: 12-1 p.m., Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S. Free. Info: (718) 760-0064, queenstheatre.org.

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SUPPORT GROUPS GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing): Find peer-lead grief support for those who have lost a loved one to substance abuse. Meetings held once a month. Info on date, times and location: nycmetrograsp@gmail.com. Contemplating suicide? The Samaritans provide 24-hour confidential emotional support for those feeling suicidal or depressed. Call: (212) 6733000; samaritansnyc.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, daily meetings around Queens for those with a drinking problem. Info: (718) 520-5021, queensaa.org. PTSD for veterans and service members: Reach out to a anonymous support group in your area. Info: 1 (800) 273-TALK. Bereavement groups for assistance dealing with loss and the process towards healing, with others experiencing similar situations. Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. Call: (718) 268-5011, ext. 160, or email olderadults@ cgy.org; registration required.

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continued from page 35 When she falls for the tall, handsome stranger (a sturdy Jon Reinhold), it seems likely their relationship will end unhappily. Sabra Shelly and Maureen O’Boyle capture the essence of the town’s gossips, who serve as a sort of Greek chorus. Meredith Testa makes a convincing 14-year-old cripple, Eva, who has a particularly memorable scene in which she sexually provokes Robert. The play, in fact, deals quite a bit with matters sexual, though much of it is only talked about, depicted in very dim lighting, or, at the play’s end, merely heard from off-stage. Kate McMorran has several fine moments as Patsy, a teenager who yearns for excitement. Stephanye Dussud is frustration personified as Mary’s daughter, Nelly.

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In the dual role of the town’s preacher and judge, Tom Duane uses his booming voice to lay down the law, though he appears less assured than his fellow actors, and, oddly, reads many of his lines from his “Bible.” From the opening entrance of the company, the production is staged beautifully. The apropos costumes are the work of Kathryn Squitieri. Some fine choral singing adds to the atmosphere, though, last Saturday night, some technical issues found actors at times speaking on stage in darkness. And the use of some props while others are mimed seemed a Q rather haphazard artistic choice.

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Howard Beach, Sat 6/25, 9-3, 157-53 79 St. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE! Something for everyone! Howard Beach/Rockwood Park, Sat 6/25, 8-4, 161-26 89 St. MULTI-FAMILY SALE! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Howard Beach/Rockwood Park, Sat 6/25, 9-1, 156-49 91 St. Rain or shine! Baby clothes, tiles & more! Howard Beach/Rockwood Park, Sat 6/25, 10-3 & Sun 6/26, 10-1, 85 St. betw 160 & 161 Ave’s. Multi-family sale, records, plant stands, Precious Mo ments, clothes and more!

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44 Henry ST LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/20/16. Office location: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 225 Beach 143 St., Rockaway Park, NY 11694. General purpose.

CAMELLIA MILK TEA, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/08/2016. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporate Filings of New York, 90 State Street STE 700, Office 40, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

6020 56 Drive, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/15/16. Office location: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 7507 Caldwell Ave., Middle Village, NY 11379. General purpose.

Eco Usa, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/1/16. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 14 Lynch St Unit 7L, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: General.

81-72 Lefferts Boulevard Properties, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/8/16. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 46-16 215th Place, Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: General.

EDC Management & C o nsul t ing, L L C, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/5/16. Office location: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 151-57 17th Rd., Whitestone, NY 11357. General purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Ashforth UA Astoria LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 6/3/16. Office location: Queens County. Princ. bus. addr.: 707 Summer St., 4th Fl., Stamford, CT 06901. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

ELENIS EAST REALTY LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/20/2016. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 80-26 255th Street, Queens, NY 11004. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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219 Merrick LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/3/16. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 1560 Broadway Ste 1005, New York, NY 10036. Purpose: General.

Notice is hereby given that license #1295033 has been applied by the undersigned to sell liquor, wine and beer at retail under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 15-24 College Point Blvd., College Point, NY 11356 for on-premises consumption. PITALLAS I CORP. d/b/a BLUE TIJUANA.

Notice of formation of GREENE TOWER PROPERTY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 05/05/2016. Office location in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 149-22 23RD AVE WHITESTONE, NY 11357. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Ozone Park, Sat 6/25, 9-5, 96-31 Pitkin Ave. Gigantic gar sale. A set of Spice Girl dolls in original box. South Ozone Park, Sat 6/25, 9-4, 135-45 116 St. Multi-family sale! Too much to mention! Having a garage sale? Let everyone know about it by advertising in the Queens Classifieds. Call 718-205-8000 and place the ad!

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Public Notices – PUBLIC NOTICE – Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the NYC Depar tment of Consumer Affairs will hold a public he a r ing on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM at 42 Broadway, 5th Floor, on a petition for C & S Gourmet Meals & Deli, Inc to establish, maintain, and operate an Unenclosed Sidewalk Cafe at 3612 Ditmars Blvd in the borough of Queens for a term of two years.

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Ideate, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/11/16. Office location: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Ideate, LLC, 5054 68th Street, Woodside, NY 11377. General purpose.

EQUAL HOUSING. Federal, New York State and local laws prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, familial status or disability in connection with the sale or rental of residential real estate. Queens Chronicle does not knowingly accept advertising in violation of these laws. When you suspect housing discrimination call the Open Housing Center (the Fair Housing Agency for the five boroughs of New York) at 212-941-6101, or the New York City Commission of Human Rights Hotline at 718722-3131. The Queens Chronicle reserves the right to alter wording in ads to conform with Federal Fair Housing regulations.

FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU In the Matter of a Custody/Visitation Proceeding Arianna M DeBari, Petitioner, -against- Michael Raymond Hussey Jr., Respondent File#: 559129 Docket#: V-0298509/ 15B SUMMONS (Publication) IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: To: Michael Raymond Hussey Jr., 4 Bayview Avenue, Howard Beach, NY 11414 A petition under Article 6 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court requesting the following reliefs: Modification of Order of Custody and Modification of Order of Visitation; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court on Date/Time: July 28, 2016 at 9:00AM Purpose: For All Purposes Part: 8 Floor/Room: Floor 2/ Room 204 Presiding: Hon. Merik R. Aaron Location: Courthouse, 1200 Old Country Rd., Westbury, NY 11590 to answer the petition and to be dealt with in accordance with Article 6 of the Family Court Act. On your failure to appear as herein directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest. Dated: April 12, 2016, Rosalie Fitzgerald, Clerk of Court TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Merik R. Aaron of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated and filed with the petition and other papers in the Office of the Clerk of the Family Court, Nassau County.

NOTICE OF SALE. SUPREME COURT: QUEENS COUNTY. NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST as successor in interest to the NYCTL 2012-A TRUST and The Bank of New York Mellon as Collateral Agent and Custodian, Pltf. vs. RAMESH JAINARAIN, et al, Defts. Index #703493/15. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Mar. 14, 2016, I will sell at public auction in Courtroom #25 of the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., prem. k/a 145th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY a/k/a Block 13495, Lot 12. Approx. amt. of judgment is $4,511.63 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. GARY C. DILEONARDO, Referee. DELLO-I ACONO L AW GROUP, P.C., F/K /A L AW OFFICE OF JOHN D.DELLO-IACONO, Attys. for Pltf., 105 Maxess Rd., Ste. 205, Melville, NY. File. No. 14-039656- #88635

LATOS 15-69 Realty LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/25/16. Office location: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 15-54 216th St., Bayside, NY 11360. General purpose. Nor thern Boulevard Automall, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/19/16. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 56-15 Northern Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: General. Northside 16 LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/14/16. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 3925 61st St #770081, Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: General. QIAN HAIN MANAGEMENT LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 2/4/2016. Off. Loc.: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Shu Fang Li, 132-15 41st Avenue, 5D, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

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State-of-the-art Ridgewood space replaces an underutilized parking lot by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

PS 75 Principal James Thorbs said it’s been his mission during his three years at the Ridgewood school to give his students a place to play. Prior to Tuesday, only the gym was available to the kids as an underutilized asphalt parking lot occupied the space where a playground should have been. “For the 25 years I’ve been here, this was a parking lot,” Thorbs said. “So when I took over as principal, I really wanted to do something for the kids.” That three-year search for funding began with a “world tour” of the offices of nonprofits and elected officials and ended on Tuesday with the unveiling of the special needs school’s new state-of-the-art playground and community garden. Last year, Thorbs met with Councilman Antonio Reynoso (D-Brooklyn, Ridgewood) to discuss allocating funds for the construction of a playground, with The Trust for Public Land soon joining the conversation to create public-private partnership between it and the city. The $1 million project, designed with the help of the students, broke ground in February and was completed earlier this month. Replacing the parking lot is new play

The PS 75 Jam Band plays some tunes as cheerful children climb on the school’s new playground equipment behind them. The $1 million space, unveiled on Tuesday, replaced an underutilized PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA parking lot. equipment, a small turf field, a stage, a running track, 30 new trees and other plantings, a dozen benches and porous pavement that allows water to pass through it and into the soil below. The park will also be open to the com-

munity after school hours and on the weekends. “Dreams and prayers and a lot of thought went into this,” Thorbs said. “We now have one beautiful place that children will play in for years and years to come.”

Reynoso said he k new Thorbs was incredibly persistant when it came to advocating for the playground, and he credited the principal first and foremost for making his dream a reality. “Thorbs wouldn’t accept anything but the absolute best for his kids,” Reynoso said. “Ever ybody’s winning with this project.” According to The Trust for Public Land’s New York City Playgrounds Program director Mary Alice Lee, the new space will also soak up more than 375,000 gallons of stormwater a year that may have otherwise ended up running off into Newtown Creek. But like Thorbs said, Tuesday was about the children who have been eagerly awaiting a place outside to play. A handful of students helped cut the ribbon on the playground, while the PS 75 Jam Band performed a few songs for their classmates and the community members invited to the ceremony. As the students rocked out, other pupils spent the late morning climbing on the new equipment and rolling around on the turf. “It’s the most phenomenal thing to see their dreams come true,” the principal said of his students. “This is theirs. They designed it and they own it. That’s what I Q wanted.”

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104th Precinct to get reinforcements A dozen new cops will be assigned to the Ridgewood command in July by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

Capt. Mark Wachter, the 104th Precinct’s commanding officer, said his station will be receiving a dozen new cops next month. He told Len Santoro, left, and the rest of the precinct community council on Tuesday that he plans on creating a mini neighborhood policing program with the PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA reinforcements.

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Crime in New York City normally peaks in the summer as the weather warms. Luckily, the 104th Precinct will be getting some reinforcements to stay on top of things. The Ridgewood-based command will be getting 12 new police officers come July, double the amount of academy graduates the precinct is normally assigned each summer. “It’s huge,” said Capt. Mark Wachter, the station’s commanding officer, at Tuesday’s precinct community council meeting. “Twelve new officers is huge. Trust me, you’ll see a difference.” Wachter said he’s already planning initiatives around the arrival of the new cops, including the creation of a small scale neighborhood policing program. That operation, piloted in Flushing’s 109th Precinct, involves officers being assigned specific sectors of the command to patrol and assist with quality-of-life concerns. According to Wachter, he hopes to assign one of the new cops per tour to each of the four communities in the 104th Precinct, with the hope that the NYPD establishes a full neighborhood policing program — complete with the approximately 55 officers it takes to run that operation — in the command next year. But until then, he said he’ll continue to do what he’s doing in trying to deploy officers in the most efficient way possible. “We are number two in the city in 311 volume,” the

commander said. “What I’ve been doing recently is dedicating two officers each tour that all they do is 311 jobs to decrease the waiting time.” When it comes to crime for the year, the precinct has seen a one percent drop compared to this point in 2015, including precipitous drops in robberies and felony assaults. One bizarre crime that has been on the increase over the last month has been vehicle burglaries, specifically work vans being broken into. Wachter said 19 such instances have happened across the precinct, with the perpetrators stealing everything from power tools to plumbing supplies. “It’s all over the command. There’s not one particular neighborhood where it’s happening,” he said. “We’re working on some leads as we speak.” Another major infraction discussed on Tuesday was the spreading of false rumors across social media. Wachter pointed to multiple instances over the last few months of where area residents have posted to Facebook about supposed violent crime in their neighborhood. But in reality, there was either never an incident or it was wildly different than the online rumors made it out to be. One notable incident was a recent search for an elderly resident who got lost after wandering away from her home. Wachter said the use of police helicopters to help find her resulted in community members posting on Facebook message boards that they heard a child had been kidnapped. “It bothers me to read about little kids being kidnapped Q when it’s not true,” he said. “It causes public panic.”

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The William C. Demuth Pipe Factory went from tobacco goods to condos. Demuth (1835-1911) was a penniless immigrant from Germany who landed in America at the age of 16. After learning the trade working for others he opened his own pipe and tobacco-related accessories business in The William C. Demuth Pipe Factory, at 84-10 1862 at 507 and 509 Broadway in New 101 St., Richmond Hill, circa 1900, from an York City. As the decades passed he original painting later sold as a company promotional postcard. needed to expand his business. He decided to build a new factory in Richmond Hill sometime in the late Bronx. Frank opened up negotiations with 1800s. By the turn of the 20th century he Demuth and bought the Richmond Hill employed over 900 men and women from factory. It became the S.M. Frank Pipe the area. He rarely had a labor problem Factory, with the Demuth brand now a because he paid wage dividends to his subsidiary product. Facing rising labor costs and city taxes workers, who in turn eagerly came to work and were productive, with very low the factory was closed forever on Dec. 31 1972. It lay dormant for years, prey to vanworker turnover. In 1937 a friendly competitor of his, dals who gutted it. Then it finally was Samuel Morris Frank (1874-1943), was given a second life in 1987, reborn as the having part of his own pipe factory seized Park Lane South Condominiums. People by way of eminent domain because of the who live there today enjoy beautiful comQ widening of Southern Boulevard in the manding views of Forest Park.

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A sports story that did not receive a lot of attention was that Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, in which the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks to win the championship of the National Hockey League, drew fewer viewers for NBC than the Tony Awards that was going against it on CBS. Granted, the popularity of the Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton,” and the fact of the game taking place less than 24 hours after the tragic events of Orlando, gave the Tony Awards more attention than they otherwise would have. But it’s still very surprising that a major sporting event lost in the Nielsens to a theatrical awards show. It’s a safe bet that had an NBA Finals game been on at the same time as the Tonys, the NBA would have romped no matter who was playing. And the Tonys don’t get anywhere near the hype that the Oscars, Emmys or even the Grammys do. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who grew up in Forest Hills, can’t be very happy. One of his goals has been to expand the popularity of the sport and the league office has worked tirelessly in that regard. The NHL has smartly wanted as much media as possible reporting on the Winter Outdoor Classic games, the NHL Draft and of course the Stanley Cup. Bettman is very fortunate that hockey play-

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