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CLOSER LOOK HOLY HUMOR Colamaria new St. Helen pastor

WAR OF WORDS ACS opponents, proponents trade jabs

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Stringer auditing diting Close to Home program ogram PAGE 5 As tensions continue to mountt over the proposed Close to Home facilities in Queens Village age and South Ozone Park, city Comptroller Scott Stringerr has started an audit of the program citywide. Details as to what the audit is looking into and when it began were not ot made available.

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Mayor, Council strike $78.5B budget deal Restored funds will allow Queens Library to open six days per week by Michael Gannon Editor

ueens in general and the library system in particular appear to be doing very well in a tentative city budget agreement announced by Mayor de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito on Monday. Officials told the Chronicle that they expect a formal agreement on the $78.5 billion spending plan by the end of the week. The budget for fiscal year 2016 takes effect on July 1. De Blasio, in a joint statement with the speaker, reminded all once again that his budgets are designed to be “progressive and honest.” “Our productive dynamic with the Council allows us to move forward programs that tackle income inequality, keep families safe and lift up New Yorkers across the five boroughs, all while protecting our city’s fiscal health,” de Blasio said. “We’re strengthening the NYPD’s ranks ... We are also making critical investments in our renewal schools, libraries and so much more.”[See related stories on the NYPD and education in this edition.] The deal includes: • $39 million that will allow for universal six-day service at public libraries; • a $1.8 m illion expa nsion of the

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Mayor de Blasio, left, on Tuesday announced a tentative agreement on a $78.5 billion budget for the coming fiscal year. Joining them were members including Jimmy Van Bramer, right, and Donovan Richards, second row center right. PHOTO COURTESY NYC The deal includes money for the Queens Library to open six days a week. Emergency Food Assistance Program; • $750,000 to bolster support services for senior citizens in affordable housing;

• $1.1 million for 80 new school crossing guards; • $2 million to expand existing elderly

abuse prevention programs and $4.3 million to eliminate waiting lists for the Department of Aging’s home care program; and • $687,000 to keep city beaches open one week past Labor Day. It was not clear just how much of the $39 million would be coming to the Queens Library system. But Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), who leads the Queens delegation, said barring any major surprises in the next few days, that Queens is making out very well. “I think it’s a good budget,” Koslowitz said Tuesday in a telephone interview. “We’re getting things we asked for, like six-day library service. Our libraries are protected. Our seniors are protected.” Koslowitz and Bridget Quinn-Carey, the interim president and CEO of the Queens Library, both told the Chronicle in recent interviews that they considered restoration of library funding — removed during the Bloomberg administration — to be a priority. A library spokeswoman on Tuesday thanked the mayor and Council for the money, though it falls $26 million short of the $65 million initially sought. “The restored funds will be used to hire additional staff so we can increase hours of service, provide more programs and continued on page 15

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Residents against juvenile facilities praise Stringer’s look into program by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

City Comptroller Scott Stringer is conducting an audit of the Close to Home program in the city, the Queens Chronicle has learned. A spokesman for the comptroller would only confirm the audit is ongoing. He declined to comment on what its focus is or how long it has been going on. The Close to Home program, created under a 2012 state law, seeks to house juvenile offenders in community settings rather than in upstate facilities. It has become a controversial topic in at least two Queens neighborhoods: South Ozone Park and Queens Village. The Administration for Children’s Services, which carries out the program here, is seeking to place a juvenile detention center in both areas. Residents have come out in opposition to ACS’s plans, saying it’s inappropriate to place them on or near residential blocks. When asked about the ongoing audit, an ACS spokesman said in an email “The NYC Comptroller’s Office routinely conducts reviews of City contracts and financial practice to ensure that programmatic goals are being met and the money allocated to city funded initiatives is being used in the most prudent fashion and for the work intended. ACS has been working closely with the Comptroller to provide all requested documents and information to assist them in successfully completing a review of Close to Home.” News of the audit comes a week after the Queens Chronicle first reported that Stringer had rejected the contract for the South Ozone Park location, at 133-23 127 St., due to

unspecified “inconsistencies.” Councilman Ruben Wills (D-South Jamaica), who has been leading the charge against the proposed site in South Queens, said he asked Stringer in April to audit the program, citing concerns that the building code was not being adhered to. “We would not have called for it just to be wasting taxpayer money,” Wills said. The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities has signed a waiver for the facility to not have an elevator, according to officials. But according to an audit by the Department of Buildings, the address on the waiver is not that of the facility. Wills also expressed concern over security at the facilities, bringing up the three teenaged boys who escaped from a Close to Home facility in Brooklyn and allegedly raped a woman in Manhattan. In Queens Village, where the Close to Home facility is slated to be placed at the shuttered Merrick Academy Queens Charter Public School at 207-01 Jamaica Ave., the audit was also welcome news. Lawrence McClean, the district manager of Community Board 13, in whose area the facility is proposed, has worked with Stringer since McClean was a district manager in Manhattan, where Stringer was once the borough president, more than 20 years ago. “If Scott Stringer is looking at it, the result will be good for the community,” McClean said. Wills said he does not believe the comptroller will take sides during his investigation of the program. Q “He is fair and unbiased,” he said.

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City Comptroller Scott Stringer is conducting an audit of the Close to Home program in the city. The news comes a week after the Chronicle first reported he rejected the contract for a juvenile FILE PHOTO detention center in South Ozone Park.

Leading a church with faith and humor Rev. Colamaria officially installed as the sixth pastor of Saint Helen by Mark Lord Chronicle Contributor

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The Rev. Francis Anthony Colamaria speaks to the congregation at Saint Helen Church in Howard Beach, where he will lead as pastor. The priest was officially installed as the leader PHOTO BY MARK LORD of the parish during a ceremony last Saturday.

A man of faith with a sense of humor. That would appear to be an apt description of the Rev. Francis Anthony Colamaria, as he was publicly installed as the sixth pastor of Saint Helen Church in Howard Beach last Saturday. The church was packed beyond capacity. Bishop Octavio Cisneros, auxiliary bishop of the Brooklyn Diocese, presided over the ceremony. Cisneros tasked the new pastor with guiding the people of the community “to a closer relationship with God by teaching them, bringing them into the faith.” “You will weep with them, you will rejoice with them, you will feed them and nourish them,” he told Colamaria. Prior to coming to the Howard Beach church at the end of January, Colamaria was administrative director at Holy Child Jesus Parish in Richmond Hill. He replaces the Rev. Monsignor Alfred LoPinto, who in November was named Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens. Toward the end of the ceremony, Colamaria shared a personal story that served as the theme of his remarks. A family friend, he said, asked why he was

to be installed now, after having already served the parish for five or six months. “I tried to explain that this is the formal installation ceremony ... the official ceremony,” he said. “So, he looked at me, and in perfect Howard Beach English he said, ‘So, you’re being made, right?’ “Today,” the pastor told the congregation, “I’m a made man.” He explained, “I’m a made man because of my faith and the people in my life.” Among those he thanked were his fellow priests, who “make me very humble because they put up with all my idiosyncrasies.” And he acknowledged his late mother and his father, who was seated in the second row, surrounded by other members of the family. “My dad,” he added, “ultimately made me a priest by his example and his faith in God and God’s church.” And, once again, the humorous side of the new pastor emerged. “You’ll see,” he said of his father, “we don’t look like each other at all; he’s got an Irish-looking face. I have Italian looks, thank God. He’s nothing like me; he doesn’t drink, he doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t swear. I get that from my mother.” Praising his father as a “hardworking family continued on page 16

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ACS friends, foes have war of words South Ozone civic takes offense to Daily News’ column’s ‘NIMBY’ remark by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

The South Ozone Park Civic Association West on Monday responded to a guest columnist in the New York Daily News, who said the group’s “NIMBY” opposition to a juvenile detention center poses a “lasting threat to the city’s future.” Anthony Gellineau, president of the civic, took offense at Gigi Blanchard, the News’ guest columnist who once stayed in a juvenile prison in Illinois, for painting the group as one that opposes placing youth offenders closer to their homes, rather than in prison facilities upstate. “Bringing confined youth downstate is appropriate,” Gellineau said in his response to Blanchard, which was shared with the Queens Chronicle. “However, the site in our neighborhood where [the Administration for Children’s Services] seeks to put a facility is far from appropriate.” The civic has lamented the placement of the home, which would house 18 teenagers, on a residential block. Some residents are suing to block it. But Blanchard argued in her column, printed on Monday, that they have no reason to fear the proposed facility, created under the “Close to Home” law passed in 2012. “Kids eligible for it are either nonviolent

Are these protesters perpetuating a ‘NIMBY’ attitude? That’s what one New York Daily News guest columnist wrote, which drew the ire of the South Ozone Park Civic Association West who FILE PHOTO said they have legitimate concerns about the proposed juvenile detention center. offenders like me or do not pose a clear or present danger,” Blanchard wrote. “They’re just young people in need of a second chance.” Gellineau responded that the city should “provide facilities close to home for the many children who already live here, such as schools and early learning centers.”

Blanchard wrote her column six days after the civic celebrated the news that city Comptroller Scott Stringer had rejected the contract for the proposed Close to Home facility at 133-23 127 St. She also cited Queens Village residents “vowing to follow South Ozone Park’s example” of filing a lawsuit seeking to stop the

placement of another center there. She mentions how she was arrested when she was 15 for stealing a car and sent to a juvenile prison until she was 21. Unlike those in the Close to Home program, she states, she was held nowhere close to her parents’ house. “Visitations were held weekly,” she wrote. “I got used to the locking of steel doors, barbed-wire fences and caged windows. Stifled cries echoing down the hall as I tossed in my sleep became home.” Blanchard said she lives “near South Ozone Park” with her husband and is reminded by the protests “how it felt to be loathed by p e o ple w h o d id n’t u n d e r s t a n d my predicament.” She also stated that “safety concerns” and “fear of diminished property values” do not justify “blocking the program.” But Gellineau said his and his group’s concerns are not with the program, but with the ACS. “The agency sought no input from the community,” he said, referring to the placement of the facility on a residential block. Community Board 10, which covers South Ozone Park and of which Gellineau is a member, and elected officials say they had no advance warning regarding the juvenile cenQ ter being put on 127th Street.

Jamaica Bay garden restoration kicks off Tri-agency effort seeks to remove invasive plants from refuge center by Anthony O’Reilly

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A collaborative effort between federal park officials and two environmental groups is seeking to restore the North and South Gardens at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Center in Broad Channel in an effort to bring more wildlife to the area and protect it from future floods. “In New York, our natural areas are in constant need of work and maintenance,” Joshua Laird, commissioner of National Parks of New York Harbor, said at a Monday press conference. “The restoration work that is happening now is our response to time and what blows in with the wind: invasive species and so forth. And it doesn’t happen on its own. It happens through the time and care of park staff and volunteers who love this place and come here to help.” The goal of the project, according to the National Park Service, which oversees the refuge center, is to remove plants that are not native to the Jamaica Bay area and replace them “native vegetation to restore biodiversity and habitat functions.” The project will encompass around 14 acres of the parkland. It is expected to be finished in summer 2018, according to NPS officials. The South Garden will be started first, they said, during this fall with the North Garden to follow in spring 2017. The NPS is doing the work with the help of the the Nature Conser vancy and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy. “Each of us is bringing significant resources to the table,” Laird said. “The project wouldn’t be happening at all if it weren’t for all of the participants.”

The NPS and the Nature Conservancy will carry out the work. The Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Park Conservancy has donated $500,000 to the Nature Conservancy for the work and the project has been given a $300,000 grant from NPS, Laird said. Bill Ulfelder, New York executive director of the Nature Conservancy, said his group is proud to undertake the work to protect what is one of his favorite parklands. “The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Center is a true gem,” Ulfelder said. He echoed Laird’s remarks that the collaboration between the three organizations is vital to the project’s success. “Without your leadership and partnership, we would not be able to restore and protect together this marvelous natural area,” Ulfeder stated. He added that he believes the project will be a model for other wildlife refuge centers that seek to restore their natural areas. “And this project will have implications beyond Jamaica Bay by demonstrating how land management and coastal parklands can enhance resilience in a climate changing world,” he continued. “This work has the potential for applications across New York City’s more than 500 miles of coastland and beyond.” Tom Secunda, chairman of the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, also expressed his excitement for the project. “It’s our job to bring together science, recreation and the people that can make a difference, like the Nature ConservanQ cy and certainly the National Parks,” Secunda said.

The North and South Gardens at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Center will have invasive, nonnative plants removed from them and have vegetation natural to the area put in their place, National Park Service officials announced on Monday. PHOTO COURTESY NPS

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re the city Administration for Children’s Services and Department of Homeless Services in a competition to see which agency can cause the most angst among the people of Queens? It sure seems that way. Whether it’s turning hotels into homeless shelters that violate its own safety code or planning to house potentially dangerous juvenile delinquents in neighborhoods full of children, the administration keeps ignoring the will and the wisdom of the people it’s supposed to serve. If it is a race to reduce our quality of life, the DHS is probably still in the lead, but watch out for the ACS, quickly coming up on the outside. The agency is charged with implementing the state’s Close to Home law, which is moving juvenile offenders who a court ruled must be kept under supervision from upstate facilities to ones nearer their families. It’s a well-meaning law, of course, and certainly many of the young people kept in such homes, all of whom did something that would have been a crime if they were adults, can be rehabilitated. But some aren’t going to be, and that’s what has people living near the facilities are worried about. It was only a little more than three weeks ago that three teenagers at a Close to Home facility in Brooklyn allegedly got out and

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raped a woman. The home was shut down, two workers were fired and one was arrested for allegedly falsifying logbooks to show he was keeping tabs on the youth when he really wasn’t. That’s a system families in Queens are supposed to have faith will keep them safe? Now the city Department of Investigation is probing all the facilities here that house the juvenile offenders, and Comptroller Scott Stringer is auditing them. The ACS wants to put Close to Home facilities in South Ozone Park and Queens Village. Both plans have resulted in multiple protests and the first one is also the subject of a lawsuit supported by City Councilman Ruben Wills. Few would objects to the Close to Home program itself. The problem is where the facilities are located. As this page has suggested before, couldn’t they go in mostly commercial or industrial areas? If zoning doesn’t allow that, change it. Borough President Melinda Katz likes to say, “If it’s good for families, it’s good for Queens.” She’s right. This administration has got to stop putting forth plans that would damage the quality of life of the law-abiding citizens who have made our borough what it is, and pay the taxes that fund all these programs, and try to absorb a little of their common sense.

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ne year. That’s all the state Senate was willing to give Mayor de Blasio. One more year of mayoral control of schools before the issue will have to be revisited yet again. It’s pathetic. It’s understandable that everyone in Albany other than Assembly Democrats is frustrated with the mayor, as he put off crucial meetings on crucial issues such as school governance to gallivant around the country spreading his brand of populism. And the Republican-led Senate wants to get back at him for trying so hard to win a Democratic majority there. But this nonsense of sunsetting mayoral control has got to end. It’s petty to use the city’s 1.1 million schoolchildren as political pawns like this. What Albany should do instead is make mayoral control permanent and at the same time eliminate the cap on charter schools, which are also vitally important to the future of education here, rather than raise it bit by bit. De Blasio doesn’t want the cap lifted, so that would serve the GOP’s political goal as well. Talk about a win-win. Maybe next year.

ings before a final vote is taken. In the meantime, most residents are not familiar with the proposal or its impact in terms of inappropriate development in communities across the city. What would be more logical and less damaging would be to require builders to set aside a larger percentage of units in new developments for senior and affordable housing. Although this type of unit is not as profitable as market rate and luxury housing, the impact on our communities would not be as severe as what the mayor is proposing. If you are concerned about the mayor’s proposal and the effects it will have on our city for generations to come, please let your Council member and other elected officials know. Come to community board meetings when this topic is on the agenda. We cannot allow the mayor to push through this proposal without challenging many of its provisions and looking for workable alternatives. Henry Euler Bayside

NYPD for NYC only Dear Editor: Mayor de Blasio plans to hire 1,300 more cops. Great news, but it can be even better. Our mayor wants the NYPD “to ref lect every element of our city.” The best way to do that is by recruiting only those applicants who live in New York City. Critics blasted former Commissioner Ray Kelly for hiring more out-of-town residents than New Yorkers for police work. Only folks who live here can fully reflect NYC’s diversity. They know our streets better than anyone else. Starting with the next Police Academy class, all NYPD personnel must be required to live here. The same goes for all newly hired firefighters, sanitation workers, correction officers and civilian staffers. If you want our city to be your employer, it must also be your home. Out-of-towners need not apply. Richard Reif Flushing

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Dear Editor: Considering the massive toll that the Civil War cost this nation in lives, property, commonality of purpose and one of our greatest presidents, the Confederate battle flag should not be flown on any public property, particularly at the seat of government, neither in South Carolina nor in any other state. In its proper context, the Confederacy levied war against the United States of America, and that flag is a symbol of treason, according to Article III, Section 3 of the United States Constitution. As such, at the end of that calamitous war, every leader and soldier of the Confederacy could have been condemned and hanged as a traitor. However, our leaders did not choose this course to best preserve our union. The Confederate battle flag engenders an intransigent mindset that contradicts our pledge of “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” That flag with all of its negative connotations has to go. Glenn Hayes Kew Gardens

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over these displaced by Larry Lee In response to the New York Times’ workers and offer exposé of working conditions in the nail vocational training, salon industry in New York State, Gov. job placement and Cuomo introduced the Nail Salon Safety English lessons as campaign, meant to protect workers they look for new employment. throughout the state from abuse. Through surveyThe New York Asian Women’s Center, or NYAWC, agrees with the governor’s ing clients who left concern and his actions, but believes the the nail salon industry, NYAWC found initiative has to go deeper and further. Cuomo is asking consumers to question that about more than half have a high nail salon owners about the labor and school diploma or less. About 75 percent health practices of their establishments. If are undocumented. The vast majority canthey don’t meet the basic standards, then not hold a conversation in English. Many consumers should patronize another salon. are the sole breadwinners for their famiFor an average Manhattan-based nail lies. The challenge of finding employment salon to fully comply with all labor and with all of these obstacles is real and all health regulations, that business must too common. And, there is an even deeper problem. charge an average of 25 percent higher “As long as customers continue to seek than what prices are now, (from $20 to $25) for a regular manicure and 33 percent nail salons with cheaper prices, the market higher (from $60 to $80) for a pedicure to will always race to the bottom, creating more illegal labor practices and making it break even as a business. For an outerborough nail salon, owners impossible for good players to survive,” must charge about 67 percent more (from said a report by The Healthy Nail Salon Net work, of $9 to $15) for a which NYAWC is regular manicure and 100 percent he state needs to provide a member. So, though it higher (from $20 seems un-Amerito $40) for a regfunds to tide over these can to ask conu la r p e d icu r e, displaced workers and sumers to agree according to the to pay fair market Korean American offer vocational training, prices for servicNail Salon Assoand goods, that ciat ion , wh ich job placement and English es is what is needed. represents more We need a n lessons as they look for than 3,000 nail extensive public salons in New new employment.” relat ion s ca mYork State. paign telling conW h at wou ld happen if all owners simultaneously sumers what a reasonable manicure and increased their prices? Isn’t it reasonable pedicure should cost. This effort would to suppose that some consumers will get also have to be coupled with labor law and Occupational Safety and Health Administheir nails done less frequently? The reason we have more nail salons t r a t i o n , o r O S H A , c o m p l i a n c e than any other state is probably because enforcement. To encourage more nail technicians to our prices are so low. With a decrease in customers, how many salons can possibly be certified, lessons to attain licenses should be taught in these individuals’ stay in business? If out of the 2,000 nail salons in the native languages at schools with inexpencity, 10 percent go out of business, then sive tuition. Our instinct to rush in and protect 2,000 salon workers would be out of jobs. immigrants from unscrupulous owners What would be their prospects? The state needs to provide funds to tide does not recognize the deep impoverishment that breeds these practices and poverty, often of the workers and sometimes the owners. We need a commitment from the governor to provide a safety net to workers who become collateral damage as he marches Q forward to fix the nail salon industry. Larry Lee is the executive director of the New York Asian Women’s Center, the largest Asian American-focused domestic violence agency in the country.

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South Richmond Hill civic says goodbye ‘Bittersweet’ night for group as electeds honor Margaret Finnerty for her work The final meeting of the South Richmond Hill Civic Association was described as “bittersweet” by many who spoke there last Thursday. Bitter, because the community was losing a fighter in the group’s president, Margaret Finnerty, who always stood up for the area to do what was best for it during her 21 years at the hem of the civic. Sweet, because it was an opportunity to look back on all of Finnerty’s and the rest of the group’s accomplishments. The group is disbanding because Finnerty is planning to move out of state and nobody has stepped up to lead the civic, as is required by state law. As elected officials and community leaders got up to honor Finnerty and her board, news clippings adorned the walls behind them with tales of their past accomplishments: From the time Mayor Bloomberg surprised the group in 2002 to swear in their executive board, to their annual coupon-clipping events in which they sent millions in savings to members of the military overseas. Finnerty started the final meeting the same way she started those in the past: by making her members, the audience and elected officials sing, this time belting out “Proud to be an American” while waving mini-American flags. A sight no longer to be seen in South Queens. Q — Anthony O’Reilly

Margaret Finnerty leads her last-ever South Richmond Hill Civic Association meeting. Members of the South Richmond Hill Civic gather with community leaders as honors PHOTOS BY ANTHONY O’REILLY poured in from several officials and organizations. Councilman Ruben Wills makes Finnerty sign his s h e e t o f l y r ic s for “Proud to be an American,” recalling that during his first visit to the civic he was forced to sing “The 12 Days of Christmas” in front of everyone there.

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Swastika found outside temple A small swastika was found next to the rabbi’s name on the sign outside the Rockwood Park Jewish Center, located at 15645 84 St. in Howard Beach, last Thursday, according to the 106th Precinct. A police spokeswoman said the swastika was scrawled out of the layer of dirt on the glass covering the sign in front of the temple, sometime overnight between June 17

and 18. Officers from the 106th Precinct were called to the site around noon on June 18. The anti-Semitic graffiti has since been wiped off the glass by synagogue staff, according to the NYPD, which added there are no suspects at this time and that the investigation is continuing. — Stephen Geffon

The suspect wanted for allegedly bludgeoning a man to death in Forest Park has been arrested and charged with murder, according to cops. Zoltan Forai, 44 and also known as Steven Forai, was arrested last Friday, cops said, in connection with the murder of Flushing resident Diego Piedrahita. Forai faces charges of second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said in a statement on Monday. Forai was caught on June 19, according to Brown, while allegedly drinking a can of beer in the park less than a mile away from the crime scene. When cops, who had arrested Forai for drinking the beer in public, noticed he had allegedly shaved off his beard in an attempt to differentiate himself from the picture of him on wanted posters, he was rearrested on the murder charges. He faces the possibility of life in prison, or 25 years, if convicted of all the charges, Brown said.

According to Brown, Forai allegedly “kicked and bashed in [Piedrahita’s] head with a rock.” “The defendant is accused of violently beating to death a 23-year-old man in Forest Park earlier this month,” the district attorney said in a written statement announcing the charges. “The victim was brutally kicked and bashed in the head with a rock. The defendant has shown a total disregard for life and if convicted should be locked behind bars to keep the public safe and to punish him for this senseless crime.” Piedrahita was found dead around 3:30 p.m. on June 10 with head trauma and skull fractures, according to Brown, and pronounced dead at the scene. Cops said Forai, a homeless man, frequented Forest Park’s BandShell area and Victory Field, where Piedrahita was found dead. Forai, who is being held without bail, is due back in court to face the charges Q on July 2, according to Brown. — Anthony O’Reilly

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Mayor de Blasio was dealt a setback on Tuesday as leaders in Albany agreed to extend mayoral control of public schools for only one year. “The outcome of the negotiations was the best that we can do,” Gov. Cuomo told reporters at a Tuesday press conference. The agreement is two years shorter than the three-year extension the Democraticcontrolled Assembly and Cuomo had proposed earlier this month. The agreement does not require de Blasio

to send the city’s education budget upstate to be approved by state legislators, an idea that was floated by the Republican-controlled Senate. The Senate won another victory in getting the approval for 180 additional charter schools statewide — 130 upstate and 50 in the downstate region. The Republicans had hinged their approval of mayoral control on a rise in the charter cap. Mayoral control, created in 2002 during

the Bloomberg administration, authorizes City Hall’s top official to have oversight of the public school system. Prior to that, it was controlled by the Board of Education, which would have come back had the law expired at the end of this month. By press time, de Blasio had declined to comment on the agreement, which still needed to be ratified by both conferences. During the start of the legislative session upstate, the mayor had proposed the idea of extending the law permanently,

which was supported by some state, city and federal officials. Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, did not specifically address mayoral control in a statement on the agreement but did say “I want to thank parents, teachers and our other allies, particularly in the Assembly, for their work in helping safeguard our students and our schools.” In other education news, a tax break for parents sending their children to nonpublic schools, known as the Education Tax Credit, Q was not passed this legislative session.

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Former captain faces five years Howard Beach resident Terrence Pendergrass, 51, is sentenced to five years in prison. The former Rikers Island correction officer and captain was convicted of ignoring the urgent medical needs of an inmate who wound up dying as a result. A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York stated that inmate Jason Echevarria was incarcerated on Rikers Island in the Mental Health Assessment Unit for Infracted Inmates, a unit within the jail housing those who are identified as needing mental health treatment.

Rikers Island officer ignored inmate According to the press release, Echevarria swallowed a powerful disinfectant and detergent combination, commonly referred to as a “soap ball,” used to disinfect jail cells on August 18, 2012. A new correction officer gave the inmate the soap ball for the purpose of Echevarria cleaning his cell. Ammonium chloride as well as other life-threatening chemicals make up the powdery product. After Echevarria swallowed the fatal cleaning product, he began banging on his

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Queens Village residents vow to continue opposition to youth detention center by Andrew Benjamin Chronicle Contributor

A muggy morning didn’t stop protesters from rallying again last Saturday against a proposed juvenile center in Queens Village. Though the crowd was smaller than that of a protest two weeks ago, those who showed up were still just as fired up. The city’s Administration for Children’s Services plans to use the former Merrick Academy building at 207-01 Jamaica Ave. for the center. The ACS wants to house 18 teenagers who have been referred by the Family Court system in the former school building as part of Gov. Cuomo’s Close to Home initiative. The center would be less than 40 feet from the nearest homes on 207th Street and a few blocks from a school. Close to Home’s goal is to take juvenile delinquents from the city and house them closer to their families. Many are now in facilities upstate. The Jamaica Avenue site will be considered a limited secure placement facility when completed. That designation, according to ACS officials in recent weeks, would mean that the teens would seldom leave the building, and then would do so only under strict supervision. Residents in the area are worried about the safety issues and the devaluing of property and are angry at the city for not properly

Speaker Mike Duvalle, who has been fighting a Close to Home facility in his home of South Ozone Park, was on hand Saturday to lend moral support to residents of Queens Village battling PHOTO BY ANDREW BENJAMIN a site of their own. informing them. Raj Khemai, an accountant, said he didn’t want “delinquents” coming into the neighborhood. “I felt that my neighborhood would be no longer good for me or its residents,” he said. “I think that delinquents should be kept off of residential areas. There are many other areas they can be relocated. Not necessarily in our backyard.”

Mohamood Ishmael, president of the Queens Village Civic Association, helped get the word out about the protest. “We went house to house with f liers informing them of what’s coming here,” he said. “We want to make the community aware and let the community decide if it’s good or bad.” Ishmael was sympathetic to rehabilitating youths, saying the concept is good.

“You want to rehabilitate kids, but you can’t do it in a residential area,” he said. A statement sent to the Chronicle previously from ACS repeated past statements that it is dedicated to ensuring the safety of the neighborhoods in which it places the homes. Nadia Darson, a resident of Queens Village, found a flier on her car and wanted to show her disapproval of the center. “I was really disheartened to hear that they’re trying to do this in a very residential neighborhood,” she said. Like Ishmael she a g r e e s w it h r eh a bi l it a t i ng juve n i le offenders. “I applaud them for trying to do that but this isn’t the right neighborhood,” she said. Michael Duvalle, from South Ozone Park, an outspoken resident who is leading the effort to get a center blocked in his neighborhood, gave advice to the residents. “Whatever you do, don’t use ‘juvenile.’ It’s a prison,” he said. “It’s a war you’re fighting. You have to stand up because they will put it here.” The contract for the South Ozone Park center recently was rejected by city Comptroller Scott Stringer due to “inconsistencies in the contract.” Residents said they will meet every Saturday at 11 a.m. outside the proposed center Q to continue protesting it.

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Bump in cops pumps many Queens officials Precinct commander, electeds say 1,300 new officers are badly needed by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

The elected officials, police precincts and civic activists who have been pushing for the money to hire an additional 1,000 new police officers in fiscal year 2016 have gotten their wish and then some. Mayor de Blasio, flanked by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (D-Manhattan, Bronx) and many of her colleagues, announced late Monday night that funding to hire 1,297 new police officers would be appropriated in the city budget, thrilling police and community and elected officials in the easternmost borough. “It’s terrific, it’s a great victory for the city,” Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows) said in a phone interview after a briefing with the mayor and NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton on Tuesday. “It’s going to make a big difference in policing in New York City and in each specific precinct in all five boroughs.” The number of NYPD officers has hovered around 34,500 in recent years, but the force was 40,000 strong just about a decade ago. Over the last few months, de Blasio has publicly spoken out against adding new cops, citing low crime rates and other budget priorities. However, Bratton, Mark-Viverito and other

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W’haven BID: no to SBS Maria Thomson, executive director of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District, announced on Tuesday her group’s opposition to the Department of Transportation’s $200 million Select Bus Service plan due to its proposal to ban left turns from Woodhaven Boulevard onto Jamaica Avenue, where the stores represented by the BID are located. “The ‘No Left Turn’ on Jamaica Avenue component will mean no vehicular traffic access to our Jamaica Avenue shopping strip,” Thomson said in her statement. “This will be very detrimental to the economy of our Jamaica Avenue small store owners and business owners and for Woodhaven.” The DOT in April announced its intention to ban left turns onto Jamaica Avenue, among other corridors, as part of its plan to place a dedicated bus lane along the 14-mile Woodhaven-Cross Bay Boulevard corridor. Woodhaven residents and elected officials almost immediately blasted that component of the SBS plan. A DOT representative told Community Board 9 that the agency is looking at possibly altering that aspect of the plan after hearing the Q community’s concerns. — Anthony O’Reilly

Precincts like the 112th in Forest Hills, which these four officers, here with Community Council President Heidi Chain, serve in, are in desperate need of more personnel, according to elected FILE PHOTO officials and station commanders. officials, such as Lancman and fellow Queens Councilmember Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) have all been vocal in calling for additional officers. The mayor said on Monday that the City Council’s persistence in advocating for new cops “was a key factor” in his change of heart, as well as approximately $70 million in possible savings through civilianizing 415 NYPD desk jobs, putting those officers out in the field along with the 1,297 new hires.

“We will secure over $70 million in savings when this plan is fully phased in,” de Blasio said. “That will come from a cap on overtime — a very public and clear cap on overtime spending — and through the civilianization effort.” Of the 1,297 hires and 415 transfers, Lancman said that 350 of them will be assigned to a new counterterrorism unit, aimed at eliminating the practice of precincts having to divert its own officers to handle such tasks.

The remaining cops will be dispersed amongst various precincts and will be the focus of a department “reorganization,” where each officer will have his or her own specific beat within the precinct’s jurisdiction. Lancman said the increase in “on the street” officers will help improve police-community relations, as residents and cops will be able to really get to know one another to form positive, working relationships. “It’s truly a win-win, and not just in the political sense that everyone gets to claim a victory,” he said. “This delivers for every community.” Deputy Inspector Judith Harrison, commanding officer of the 112th Precinct, said in a Tuesday interview that her station often struggles with a lack of personnel and she’ll be thrilled with however many new cops she receives. “It’s more people that I can put onto the street and into the communities of Forest Hills and Rego Park,” Harrison said. “I think 1,300 is great. It was a surprise to me when I heard the number.” When asked about the idea of officers being given specific geographic beats, Harrison said she is “all for it.” “Long gone are the days of the beat cop who knew all the store owners and the continued on page 20

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also produced a brown powdery substance which allegedly tested positive for heroin, the release stated. A short time later, Frenky alerted for a third time to the presence of narcotics within a shipment of powdered drink mix packages. One of the packages was probed and it also produced a brown powder that allegedly tested positive for heroin, authorities said in the statement. CBP officers wrapped up the busy weekend with a final heroin seizure on June 7, as Spike alerted agents to the presence of narcotics in a shipment disguised as Risitos chip seasoning. Upon further examination of the package, multiple packages of cookies and seasoning mix were discovered. Those packages were probed, producing a brown powdery substance that once again allegedly tested positive for heroin, the statement read. In total, CBP officers found four packages with heroin inside them with an approximate weight of 16 pounds, authorities said in the release. There have been no arrests at this point and the seizures are part of an ongoing investigation, the release stated.

CBP officials also reported that a passenger arriving on a June 6 flight from the Caribbean was looking to bake more than just a cake. Accord i ng to t he agency’s press release, CBP officers stopped Alizah Zaneshia Henry, a U.S. citizen, who was arriving on a f light from Georgetown, Guyana via Port of Spain, Trinidad. During the course of the inspection, CBP officers removed one of several plastic bags labeled “Champion Baking Powder” f rom Hen r y’s suitcase, the release said. CBP officers escorted her to a private search room where the baking powder was probed and allegedly tested positive for cocaine, authorities said. Henry was arrested for the import of a controlled substance and was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations, according to CBP’s press release. The total weight of cocaine seized was approximately 22 pounds, authorities said in the release. Henry now faces narcotics smuggling charges and will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the U.S. Eastern District Court of New York, accordQ ing to the CBP’s press release.

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Setting aside $1.4 million for a citywide defendant bail fund — something pushed for by City Council Speaker Melissa MarkViverito (D-Manhattan, Bronx) in her State of the City address — is included in the $78.5 billion plan announced late Monday night. The fund, which will cover bails set at $2,000 or less for low-level misdemeanors, will come from City Council coffers. It is meant to help reduce the detainee population on Rikers Island. Mark-Viverito said in a joint announcement with Mayor de Blasio that now, only 15 percent of detainees can pay bails set at $500 or less, leading to longer times in jail. “This bail fund is critical and will save the city in incarceration costs and it works,” she said, adding it will “alter trajectories,” particularly for young men of color. Mark-Viverito said the fund would “pay for itself” and conversations are being had with potential private funders.

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A call to end gun violence everywhere Queens Museum lit up in orange as Katz, advocates remember victims by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Laura Raicovich, director of the Queens Museum, said that “in a perfect world,” Monday’s candlelight vigil for victims of gun violence in front of the building would not need to happen. “Unfortunately, there are daily, tragic reminders of lives cut short by guns in our society,” Raicovich said. The museum director was joined by clergy members, gun control advocates, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz as the museum was lit up in orange in commemoration of National Gun Violence Awareness Month. “I hope the orange glow of the museum’s façade will remind each of the passing motorists of our collective responsibilities,” she said, adding the building will be lit that way until June 30. The vigil was held five days after nine black parishioners were shot to death in a historic black church in Charleston, SC, allegedly by Dylan Roof, who has reportedly admitted to investigators that he did it and told them his actions were racially motivated. Although some have balked at calling Roof’s actions “terrorism” or “racist,” Katz did not.

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and gun control advocates stand outside the Queens Museum on Monday, calling for an end to gun violence. The Queens Museum, behind them, is lit PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY in orange in commemoration of gun violence awareness month. “How do you deny that it’s racism when the killer stated he hoped to start a ‘race war’?” Katz asked the naysayers, referring to a manifesto left behind by Roof. “How do you deny that it’s terrorism? He left witnesses. He left there someone to testify as to his words. He wanted someone there to pass along the message of hatred.”

But, as Katz and other people on Monday pointed out, Charleston is not an isolated incident. “It’s not a solitary event,” Katz added. “It just keeps coming. It just needs to stop ... we need to keep talking.” Along with Katz were families of victims of gun violence — the ones who keep talking

about the issue. Shenee Johnson — founder of Life Support, a support group for the families of gun violence victims — said she and members of her organization came to Monday’s vigil to show “we are always there for each other.” “This is why are here today, to continue to stand for the families who are often forgotten about,” she said. The borough president, and others, said it is time to get guns “off the streets.” “They say that guns don’t kill people, people kill people. But get them out of folks’ hands,” Katz said. For Brown, Monday’s event was “an opportunity to speak out against gun violence.” “I just want to remind all of you to stand together against gun violence,” he said. The Rev. Alfonso Wyatt, of the Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York in Jamaica, which held a separate rally and service on Saturday, said it is time “to start a movement” against gun violence. “It has to be a movement of all folk,” Wyatt added. “We are all impacted. Bullets do not respect age, do not respect denomination, faith, tradition, socioeconomic background. We have to come together ... it must be a human cry. It must be a human cry that overshadows and overwhelms the naysayers.” continued on page 32

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One might come away from the Greater Allen African Methodist Episcopal Cathedral’s Rally of Remembrance, held last Saturday for the nine victims of the white supremacist w rath of Dylan n Roof, so completely f lush with emotion that it would be difficult to sum up adequately. The power of salvation within the sanctuary easily could catch a visitor off-guard and put one in tears while observing the faithful’s praise to the Almighty, in light of the injustice African Americans have borne time and time again, manifesting itself so horribly in last Wednesday’s massacre of nine worshippers at the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC at the hands of Roof, the self-described activist who felt it was up to him alone to spark a race war against black citizens. Speaker after powerful speaker at the Jamaica cathedral elicited words of piety, quoting from Scripture, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the author James Baldwin and more — all urging no capitulation

to fear, terror or injustice. The homilies served as fuel for renewal. “We’re here to serve notice to say, ‘Hate, you have already lost,’” said the Rev. Henry Belin III of the First AME Church: Bethel in Harlem. “We will not let the devil take charge of us.” A nd, referencing God, “Through His love we will get over this. We will keep what God has already given to us. “We are a people who have mourned and grieved for our people before,” Belin said. “This is why we must stand and not sit down. This is who we are. “We will get over this. Yes, we are black; yes we are Christians; and there is nothing you can do about it. How long must we go through it, until we get it right? To our haters, you can’t stop us. We’ve accomplished too much — we’re determined to get together, to study the Bible together.” “We’re the head and not the tail,” Greater Allen Presiding Elder Henrietta Fullard said. “Give your hand to the Preacher and your heart to God.”

“People are trapped in history, and history is trapped in us,” she continued, citing Baldwin. “Evil f lourishes when good men and women do nothing.” U.S. Sen. Chuck Schu mer (D-NY), referencing King’s admonition that “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate,” said, “We will smother the hate of the haters. We are a people who know what it means to go through trouble.” Another pastor from outside the AME spoke of the chaos that must have occurred as the shooting began and the fear that entered the victims’ minds. He averred that their deaths were like the turn of the tassel from the right side to the left side; that they had graduated with high honor to the next life, to be with the Lord. State Comptroller Eric Schneiderman raised the idea that now armed protection might be needed in houses of worship, but that notion was heartily discounted by succeeding speakers. There were remarks about the need for greater membership and activism in the NAACP, and about continued on page 32

Members of the Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York, clergy and other supporters march down Merrick Boulevard in remembrance of the Charleston, SC massacre. Among them are Greater Allen’s pastor, the Rev. Floyd Flake, third from right, and, ahead of him, Public Advocate Letitia James and, at his PHOTO BY RICK MAIMAN side, Mayor de Blasio.

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CityParks summer sports programs Various Queens parks offer free athletic instruction for children by Christine Spagnuolo Chronicle Contributor

City Parks Foundation kicks off its 2015 Summer Sports Program for kids on July 6 in parks citywide. Throughout the summer, City Parks Foundation provides over 14,000 New York City children free tennis, golf, soccer and track and field instruction including use of equipment in more than 80 locations. CityParks Tennis provides free tennis lessons to children ages six to 16. Lessons for kids are offered at all skill levels and opportunities include free beginner le s s o n s , t o u r n a m e n t s , leagues, excellence programs and special events. CityParks Track & Field gives kids, ages five to 16, the chance to lear n the basics of the sport, from hurdles and relay races, to long jump, shot put and javelin throw. All participants have the opportunity to display their newly learned skills at the end of the season at an organized track meet held at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island on Aug. 12.

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At PS 20 in Flushing, close to 75 percent of the student population is AsianAmerican, and every year those children are absent from the classroom on Lunar New Year. Starting next year, their classmates will also be out of school on that day. Mayor de Blasio announced at the Flushing school on Tuesday that Lunar New Year has been added to the school calendar, starting on Feb. 8, 2016. “Today, we say yes to Lunar New Year as a school holiday in New York City,” the mayor said, receiving the applause of those in the audience. “And we know that this is something that, again, adds to the celebration of everything that makes this city great.” During his run for mayor, de Blasio had promised he would make the Asian New Year a school holiday — it previously has not been, forcing those observing the holiday to have the absence marked on their transcript. Asian-American elected officials celebrated de Blasio keeping to his word. “It’s been a really long road for us but we finally made it,” Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) said. “At long last a school holiday for the Asian Lunar New Year is a reality in New York City.” Meng, while in the Assembly, had introduced legislation that would allow the city to make Lunar New Year a public school holiday. Her successor, Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Flushing), continued that fight. “This holiday is not just about the kids getting off from school,” Kim said. “It’s about the City of New York telling hundreds of thousands of Asian Americans that their culture

and heritage is part of the American fabric.” Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing) called Tuesday’s event “a historic day for New York City.” In an interview Monday, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz said “Lunar New Year is so important to so many different communities and I’m happy Mayor de Blasio is making that announcement.” Even with the new holiday, public schools will be opened for the required 180 days of instruction, de Blasio said. “And we know that every one of those school days matters for our children, for their learning, for their growth, for their development,” he told reporters. “So, there was a lot that we had to balance to get this right because we had to make sure we kept that school calendar intact.” When asked by reporters if he would consider adding more school holidays at the request of religious or cultural groups, the mayor said he doesn’t “intend to make any additions anytime in the foreseeable future. “I said well before this year, that I believed we needed to recognize the two Eid holidays, that I believed we needed to recognize Asian Lunar New year,” he continued. “And that’s all I’ve ever said, and that’s where we will stand.” De Blasio in March announced that the Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha would be added to the school calendar. Still, advocates are calling on de Blasio to add the Hindu holiday of Diwali to the calendar. State Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans), who proposed a bill upstate that would mandate the day off, said “I have faith that in due course of time and with talking to people, we’ll get it done.” Public Advocate Tish James said she Q will join that fight.

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Parker Jewish: not your grandma’s nursing home Health and rehab center has many programs by Christine Spagnuolo

ter or at home.” Through the Willing Hearts, Helpful The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Hands program that offers care to those in Care and Rehabilitation offers a full spec- Queens and Nassau County, trained volunteers help families giving care to an individtrum of services. Since its start in 1907, the establishment ual as well as a single individual in need of has evolved into a 527-bed, nonprofit cen- help caring for themselves at home. Those who require special care such as ter for the health-care and rehabilitation of adults, as well as being a leader in research dialysis treatment are able to receive this through the dynamic care center. Parker on diseases and health-care options. What the Parker Jewish Institute feels Jewish Institute has on-site, state-of-thesets it apart from other nursing homes is that art chronic hemodialysis for patients and staffers really focus on the care of the indi- residents as well as members of the comvidual. Patients are able to choose between munity. The institute also has a medical rehab and nursing home care at the institute transport system, called Lakeville Ambulette Transportation. or in the comfort of their own homes. Parker Jewish follows a philosophy that “Our programs go against the negative nursing home stigma,” said Lina Scacco, includes research and education. Its reprethe director of corporate outreach and sentatives go to senior centers and other development, who said the Parker Jewish community groups to speak to seniors Institute “is not your grandma’s nursing about various health-care topics such as home,” as it “teams up with multiple hospi- nutrition and how to talk to their doctors. The care center is located at 271-11 76 tals, doctors, pharmaceutical companies and senior centers to try to find ways peo- Ave. in New Hyde Park, at the border of Q ple can live safely and healthily at our cen- Queens and Nassau County. — ADVERTORIAL — Chronicle Contributor

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Champions of Ozone-Howard Champions! The Rockwood Park Chiropractic team won the Ozone-Howard Bantham Division World Series last week. Celebrating the championship here are Marcin Wasiuta, left in the top row of players, Christian Correa, Brian Daly, Pablo Espinal, James Savino, Matthew McNally, Joseph

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Boro man becomes Nintendo champion Jonathan Goldberg, of Ozone Park, wins prize at video game conference by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

For the first time in 25 years, there is a national Nintendo champion and he hails from Ozone Park. Jonathan Goldberg defeated 15 other video gamers on June 15 at the World Nintendo Championships in Los Angeles to be crowned the best player in the U.S. “I think I’m still in shock that I’m the champion,” Goldberg said in a telephone interview last Friday. For Goldberg — a competitive video gamer who has entered other tournaments — the journey to LA began in Long Island City at Best Buy, where one of eight regional tournaments were being hosted. “I decided, what the heck I’ll just go,” Goldberg said. There, he faced close to 250 other competitors and was tasked with achieving the highest score in a three-game gauntlet. The Ozone Park resident recalled that he wasn’t even at the Best Buy when he was notified of his win. He was at another tournament. He remembered being “mostly excited” and surprised at getting the phone call that he would be a part of the tournament, which had not been held since 1990. For winning the qualifier, Goldberg said, he was awarded a $250 Visa debit gift card and had his flight to and hotel in LA paid for by Nintendo. The competition took place the opening day of the E3 video game conference. In the weeks before he would take off for the West Coast, Goldberg said he knew little of what challenges he would face at the championships.

“Nintendo had explained nothing about the event,” he recalled. Slowly, very few games for the finals were announced and Goldberg found himself training for some of them. But there were some surprises in store for him and his opponents. The 16 competitors began the near-four hour tournament playing “Splatoon,” a third-person shooter game where the objective is to pelt your opponents with paintballs. They then went on to play “Blastball,” which Goldberg described as “giant soccer.” Maintaining a solid performance throughout the competition, Goldberg moved on to the “Mario Kart 8,” a racing video game, portion of the tournament. After advancing through that game, Goldberg then went on to play in “Super Smash Bros.,” a game he says he is a “pro” in. “I had a dominating performance,” he said. For the last game, Goldberg, competing under the name “John Numbers,” faced off against “Cosmo” in the newly unveiled game: Super Mario Maker, where players create their own maps and other elements of the popular series. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto, the company’s chief game designer, handed Goldberg and “Cosmo” a signed Nintendo 3DS, a handheld portable gaming system. But Goldberg is now the owner of a trophy with Mario, Nintendo’s most famous character. Now that he’s on top of the video gaming world, Goldberg said he has no plans to slow down. “I’m not going to stop anytime soon,” he said. The Ozone Park resident said he will re-enter the tournament Q next year if Nintendo runs it again.

Jonathan Goldberg, of Ozone Park, holds his trophy up high after being declared the National Nintendo Champion at the E3 video game conference in Los Angeles last week. Goldberg defeated 15 other competitors to take PHOTO COURTESY RICHARD GOLDBERG his prize home.

‘Sex on Beach’ party busted

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Fireworks are 106th Pct., U.S. Parks Police take down secret gathering set for July 1 United States Park Police officers, in conjunction with the 106th Precinct, broke up a “Sex on the Beach” party expected to draw 4,000 people to Charles Park in Old Howard Beach last Friday, according to Deputy Inspector Jeffrey Schiff, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct. Schiff said in an emailed statement that the precinct’s I nt el l ige nc e Un it of f ic e r s learned last Friday that a gathering of 4,000 was to take place at Charles Park on the evening of June 19. It was to be called “Sex on the Beach 6,” Schiff said in his statement. The commanding officer said the party-goers were instructed to assemble at the 80th Street A train subway station on Liberty Avenue, call a cell phone and then be shuttled by van to the secret location within the federal park. The deputy inspector said that the precinct came up with a plan that involved the NYPD Harbor Unit, who would search the

A DJ was given a federal summons for his part in an unlawful gathering at Charles Park in Howard Beach last Friday. The gathering, “Sex on the Beach 6,” was busted by U.S. Parks Police working with the 106th PHOTO COURTESY 106TH PRECINCT Precinct. shoreline, and the U.S. Park Police, who would patrol the park and the weeds in an effort to discover the location of the party, and stop it before it could start. Schiff said 106th Precinct officers followed the van from

the 80th Street subway station to the party’s secret location, arriving around 11 p.m. The Park Police were then notified of the location, shut down the party and issued a federal summons to the DJ for

assembly without a per mit, Schiff said. “Doing our best to address the Quality of Life issues within your community,” Schiff said Q in his statement. — Stephen Geffon

July 4 or Independence Day celebrations will get off to an early start with a fireworks show and concert set for Wednesday, July 1 at Fort Totten in Bayside. Admittance will begin at 5 p.m. with performances from the MichelleMarie RockBand Camp and Phil Costa & the Something Special Band. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and picnicrelated items. Food trucks will be on-site. The 15-minute fireworks show will begin promptly at 9:15 p.m. This is a nonalcohol event. All bags, coolers and backpacks will be inspected. Parking will be available at the Little Bay Parking Lot and along Bell Boulevard west of the fort. There will be additional parking at 5 p..m. at the Clearview Golf Course and the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Free shuttles to Fort Totten will be provided. Q

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THE SCHOLARS’ ACADEMY Congratulates the High School Graduating Class of 2015 We are proud of our Scholars’ accomplishments! Scholars’ Academy, whose students hail from the Rockaway Peninsula, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Forest Hills, Howard Beach, and Brooklyn is preparing students for a bright future. 100% of the graduating seniors were accepted into a four-year college and among those are many of the top colleges in the nation! The graduates submitted a total of 1,437 applications, with an amazing 75% acceptance rate and they collectively earned more than $17 million in scholarships! Twenty-three students are AP Scholars, twelve of them are AP Scholars with Honors, and two of them are AP Scholars with Distinction. Forty-seven students will graduate with Mastery in Mathematics and twenty-eight will graduate with Mastery in Science. 100% of them will graduate earning College Prepared status and 98% are considered College Ready. 100% of the graduates will earn a Regents endorsed diploma, 96.5% will earn an Advanced Regents diploma, and 28.4% will earn an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors!

Victoria Grodzki, Valedictorian

Jenna Tipaldo, Salutatorian

Best of Luck in your future endeavors. You’ve made us proud! THE SCHOLARS’ ACADEMY • ROCK AWAY PARK, NY • 718-474-6918 PA Co-Presidents: Irene Dougherty, Henry Scorcia

Principal: Brian O’Connell

Assistant Principals: Toni Marie Viera, Michele Smyth, Scott Milczewski

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Gloria Leon - Borough of Manhattan Community College of the CUNY Leeza Lewis - Hunter College of the CUNY Lyza Liriano - State University of New York at Albany Karen Lucio - Baruch College of the CUNY Celeste Lynch - Quinnipiac University Kamil Mach - Brooklyn College of the CUNY Patrycja Maciaszek* - Baruch College of the CUNY (Scholars Program) Leon Mahabeer - Hunter College of the CUNY Amber Malloy - St. John’s University - Queens Campus Joseph Marino - Molloy College Thomas McKinney - Brooklyn College of the CUNY Victoria McKenzie - The University of Scranton Bryan McKernan - Susquehanna University Jason Mercado - John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the CUNY Emma Michaels - University of Rochester Breana Millan - Syracuse University Kai Miller* - Morgan State University Purnadev Misir - Brooklyn College of the CUNY Sabrina Mohan - Baruch College of the CUNY Hannah Molino* - Quinnipiac University Zachary Molino* - Princeton University Samantha Moore - Charleston Southern University Niaje Morgan - University of Southern California Cassie Nandalall - Brooklyn College of the CUNY Jalissa Negron – Long Island University, Brooklyn Cortney Nelsen – University of Tampa Michael Obadina - The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education of the CUNY Skylynn Pacheco - SUNY Oswego Victoria Passie - Lawrence University Renzo Penaloza - Hunter College of the CUNY Avinash Persaud* - Binghamton University Alex Prince - Binghamton University Reeanna Ramcharan - Buffalo State College of SUNY Jessica Ramroop - Binghamton University Sheniece Ramsaroop - St. Joseph’s College - Brooklyn Campus Kacie Reilly - Marymount Manhattan College Ryan Rivera* - Queens College of the CUNY (Macaulay Honors College) Megan Safina* - Adelphi University Lela Seekwar* - Fordham University Marawan Shalaby - CUNY - New York City Technical College John Shaughnessy* - Binghamton University Pulkit Singla - City College of New York CUNY (Macaulay Honors College) Tori Sutera - Syracuse University Waleed Syed - John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the CUNY Aminur Tarafdar - New York City College of Technology Jenna Tipaldo* - Hunter College of the CUNY (Macaulay Honors College) Amina Uddin - Long Island University, Brooklyn Md Uddin - City College of New York CUNY Ozair Uddin - City College of New York CUNY Rubina Uddin - Hunter College of the CUNY Shannon Vobis - Quinnipiac University Hushawn Wells - New York City College of Technology Zachary Willis - University of Delaware Angela Wise* - St. John’s University - Queens Campus Matthew Wong - Stony Brook University Serena Yannello - Iona College Alexa Youre-Moses - Purchase College State University of New York * National Honor Society Member

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New York Pops to spend summers in Forest Hills Over 1,000 free tickets to be given to kids at both August concerts by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

The New York Pops, the largest independent pops orchestra in the country, has found its new summer home in the heart of Queens. The famed music group announced at a press conference last Friday that it will be “indefinitely” calling the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium its summer home, with its first two concerts at the venue set for August. Flanked by West Side Tennis Club President Roland Meier, New York Pops Executive Director Anne Swanson and Queens’ Panel for Education Policy representative Deb Dillingham, New York Pops music director Steven Reineke said settling on Forest Hills as the group’s new summer home is a dream come true. “I cannot imagine a better place to bring music to thousands of fans than right here in Forest Hills at Forest Hills Stadium,” Reineke said. “Personally, I’ve always enjoyed conducting outside concerts. I am so happy that we finally have such a great venue right here in New York.” The 78-person orchestra was founded in 1983 and plays regularly at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan. The group leaves the famed concert hall during the summer months, to perform shows throughout the city and the

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Prayer vigil continued from page 24 While standing with the other clergy members, Rabbi Robin Fryer Bodzin of the Israel Center of Conservative Judaism in Flushing said it “is absolutely ridiculous that we need to make a case that any religion that is worth its salt prefers peace and nonviolence over conflict and deadly force.” “Our sages teach that for every stumbling block that is a danger to someone’s life, it is a commandment to remove that stumbling block and destroy it from among us,” Bodzin stated. “Guns have become stumbling blocks in this country.” “We can no longer afford to be victims of a tendency to short term memory,” Bodzin added. “We can not let a violent episode take place, have it fester in the news cycle for one or two days and then move on.” Richard Hogan, pastor of Divine Deliverance Ministry in Jamaica, whose son was killed by a gun in 2010, recited an emphatic prayer calling for the end of gun violence. “Lord, we may pray differently, but we feel the same pain when things are done over and over again,” Hogan said. “Lord, stretch your hand down from heaven, touch our communities, touch our leaders, touch our youth, give them the strength that they can f ly and do things that they could never do before.” Q

New York Pops music director Steven Reineke, right, and West Side Tennis Club President Roland Meier express their excitement over the orchestra’s announcement that the Forest Hills PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA venue will become its summer home, beginning next month. nation, but Swanson said playing in Forest Hills will become a staple of the New York Pops for years to come. “Since the orchestra’s beginnings in 1983, the New York Pops has been searching for a summer home in the city,” Swanson said. “With our incredible partnership with Forest Hills Stadium, we’ve finally gotten all of the

pieces of the puzzle in place and we will finally be an orchestra that’s performing under the stars.” Tony Award-winning singer and actress Sutton Foster will perform with the Pops on Aug. 6, while Pink Martini, a jazz band from Portland, Ore., will join the orchestra on Aug. 7.

Pan Am contract back at comptroller’s desk Deal was originally rejected in May by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

The future of the old Pan American Hotel at 79-00 Queens Blvd. in Elmhurst is back in city Comptroller Scott Stringer’s hands. According to city records, the proposed five-year, $42 million deal between the Department of Homeless Services and Samaritan Village to operate the former hotel as a permanent shelter was again filed with Stringer’s office in June 12, one month after it was originally rejected. DHS stealthily moved homeless families into the location last June, sparking a bitter fight between the agency and area residents that resulted in multiple angry protests and various elected officials, such as state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), calling for the resignation of DHS Commissioner Gilbert Taylor. Reports of a severe rat infestation and improper storage of garbage at the facility, which houses 216 families, surfaced in April, resulting in Stringer’s denial. He has 30 days to either accept or reject

The former Pan American Hotel, now a FILE PHOTO homeless shelter, in Elmhurst. the contract. Elmhurst United, a civic group formed in the wake of the Pan American’s conversion into a shelter, said in a Tuesday statement that Stringer should deny the contract again over the lack of cooking facilities in each unit, a violation of the City Code. “By denying the homeless families a cooking facility, both DHS and Samaritan Village are breaking the law,” the civic group said. We hope that city Comptroller Stringer will do the right thing and uphold Q the law.”

Swanson added that the group had searched high and low in the New York City area for an outdoor venue to perform in before settling on Forest Hills, which will be its exclusive summer home for at least the next two years, with the group eyeing an “indefinite” stay. Tickets will range from $10 to $129, but over 1,000 children from across the city will have access to free tickets as part of the New York Pops’ “Kids in the Balcony” program. For performances at Carnegie Hall, the group provides 100 free tickets to students, but Dillingham said expanding the program ten-fold will hopefully get many more children interested and involved with music. “I am thrilled that so many children in New York City will be able to benefit from the New York Pops,” Dillingham said. “On behalf of all those students and their families, I am grateful the Kids in the Balcony program exists.” Two days before the New York Pops take the stage, James Taylor will perform for thousands of fans, as will legendary guitarist Carlos Santana on Aug. 14. The stadium’s second annual summer concert series ends of Sept. 19 with a perfor mance by rock band The Alabama Q Shakes.

Charleston continued from page 24 how voting is so important for securing better representation of the black community. Mayor de Blasio, having been at a street renaming for one of the city’s recently slain police officers, arrived too late to speak, but joined Greater Allen’s pastor, the Rev. Floyd Flake, his cathedral’s faithful and other elected officials to march down Merrick Boulevard after the service. “The Greater Allen family is overwhelmed with sorrow concerning the loss of nine of our AME brothers and sisters,” Flake had said in announcing the event, labeled the # Iam A M E Rally and Response. “Our thoughts and prayers continually rest with all those affected, and we will do everything in our power to support them during this dark time.” The next day, Father’s Day, the Rev. Elaine Flake gave her sermon on the topic; “W hen evil comes to the church.” “Our prayer this morning should be, ‘Lord, deliver us from the demons who are on assignment to disrupt our lives,” she told the congregation The Rev. Floyd Flake preached about “The consequences of a father’s failure,” saying, “Tell your children they must be aware of their decisions in Q life.”

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THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER Queens takes center stage with a season-long musical lineup For the latest news visit qchron.com

by Rick Maiman The SummerStage Concert series is underway in Queens. Escobar, who performed with his older brother Tourie, went solo in 2012 While there are many concerts in the series, which is in its 30th year, taking and embarked on his own brand of “crossover violin.” His sound is an ode to place in 18 parks around the city, the Queens shows will be held in Queens- rhythm and blues, bebop and hip-hop, blending with some classical riffs snuck bridge Park and Socrates Sculpture Park through July 30. in as sidebar accents. The stringed troubadour pushed his bow and body hard The first concert on June 7, which also took place during World’s Fair An- into deep, repetitive snap-phrasing with stylized melodic overtones, adding niversary Day, was the jewel in the crown of a magnificent event. It was a maximum flourish. The crowd responded enthusiastically. It was a swashbuckpromising preview of the shows to come, which include George Clinton and ling bravado uniquely Escobar’s own. Parliament Funkadelic performing at Queensbridge Park on Wednesday, July It was an interesting twist watching young girls in the audience, who might 15. otherwise be drawn to a more mainstream sound, groove and swing to a Kicking off the music on June 7 was Jamaica native and new wave violinist schmaltzy and zealous Escobar, who wielded an otherwise classical instrument Damien Escobar, known as Dame Esco. While he was the youngest graduate but played tributes to Billie Joel and Prince. He also delivered his own passionof the Juilliard School of Music at 13, he does not seem to worship at the alters ate “Awaken.” of classical icon Isaac Stern or the masterful Jascha Heifetz. One might liken As Jamaica resident Shanay S. put it: “He’s just hot. He’s not working inside him to a stringed version of alto-saxophonist Kenny G. of a bubble.” Continued continuedon on page 37

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boro EXHIBITS “Henri with a J”: Artist Jenri weaves tales of astral projection, flight, love, acceptance, dreams, disappointments, pain and change. Opening Thurs., June 25, 7-9 p.m. Thru July 2. Resobox Gallery, 41-26 27 St. Long Island City. Info: (718) 784-3680, resobox.com/henri-with-a-j.

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Community Board 8 health fair, by Friends of Cunningham Park. Fri., June 26, 2-6 p.m., 196 St. and Union Tpke. Info: (718) 217-6452. Blood drive, sponsored by Samuel Field Y and New York Hospital Queens, Sun., June 28, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck. Donors must be 17 or older; bring photo ID. Walk-ins welcome. Info/Appt.: (718) 225-6750, ext. 277.

“Leading the Way: Six Outstanding Women of Queens,” spotlighting the borough’s female icons. Opens Sat., June 27, 2-4 p.m. thru May 2016. Queens Historical Society, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing. $5, $3 seniors/students, members free. Info: (718) 939-0647, ext. 17, queenshistoricalsociety.org.

Free lung cancer screenings, Forest Hills Hospital, Weds., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 102-01 66 Road. Scan takes about five minutes and uses low-dose radiation. App’t req’d. Info: (855) 375-5864.

Magali Reus, Michael E. Smith and Erika Verzutti, three solo shows. Thru Aug. 3. SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves St., Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 361-1750, sculpture-center.org. “Art in the Garden: Nature & Science in Dialogue,” with collages by Emily Barnett. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Thru July 19. Free with Garden admission. Info: (718) 886-3800, queensbotanical.org.

THEATRE Jackknife comedy, a monthly stand-up show. Mon., June 29, 8-10 p.m. The Creek and the Cave, 10-93 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. 21+. Free. Info: Gideon Hambright (347) 675-7467, Gideon-Hambright@hotmail.com. Queens Secret Improv Club, Queens’ only allimprov comedy theater, Indie teams: Wed. & Thurs. 7, 8 & 9 p.m., $5. House teams: Fri., 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 p.m., $7 for entire night. Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. Info: secrettheatre.com.

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Star Players’ Musical Revue, Mon., June 29, Wed., July 1, both at 7:30-10 p.m. Prepare 16 bars of a song to sing and prepare to learn a dance. No sneakers or flip flops. Immaculate Conception School auditorium, 179-14 Dalny Road, Jamaica Estates. Info: M. Pierce (516) 521-5500, starplayersny@gmail.com.

MUSIC Hot Jazz/Cool Garden Summer 2015 to Celebrate Louis Armstrong’s Birthday, in Louis’ garden, 34-56 107 St., Corona. The Ladybugs: Sat., July 4; JonErik Kellso & Friends, Sat., July 18; Cynthia Sayer & Her Sparks Fly Quartet, Sat., Aug. 15. Each concert begins 2 p.m. $18, $45 for the series. (718) 4788274, LouisArmstrongHouse.org. Summer 2015 Katz concert series, sponsored by Borough President Melinda Katz. In partnership with Kupferberg Center for the Arts and City Councilman Donovan Richards Jr.: Sat., June 27, 4 p.m. Rockaway Beach Park, Seagirt Blvd. and Beach 17th St., Far

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A photograph from the archives of the Louis Armstrong House released in honor of the jazz musician’s birthday, to be celebrated on July 4. PHOTO COURTESY LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE Rockaway. “The Tee-Tones – Motown Concert,” in partnership with NYC Parks and City Councilman Ruben Wills. Sun., June 28, 4 p.m. Baisley Pond Park, Sutphin Blvd. and Rockaway Blvd., South Jamaica. Free. Info: queensbp.org/katzconcerts.

LECTURE Partnerships Academy: Stewardship 101-How to Get Involved with Your Community Park. Thurs., June 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Overlook Building, 80-30 Park Lane, Kew Gardens, conference room. Free. Contact: Nick Moreau (212) 788-1965, nmoreau@cityparksfoundation.org. How to Secure Your Business from Today’s Cyberattacks! Payment technology seminar. Wed., July 8, 2:30 p.m. Queens Chamber of Commerce, 75-20 Astoria Blvd., Suite 140, Jackson Heights. Free. Register: (718) 898-8500, queenschamber.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS Re-Defining You: community empowerment and leadership conference. Sat., June 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica. Free. Info: Mirielle Edouard (347) 565-4353, info@MirielleEdouard.com. Atlantic City bus trip, St. Josaphat’s Leisure Club to Caesars Casino, Thurs., July 9, bus leaves church parking lot 8:30 a.m. 35 Ave. and 210 St., Bayside. $30, give back $20. RSVP to Joy (917) 921-7631. Cultural Immigrant Festival, celebrate Hispanic culture with the Latin American Cultural Center of Queens. Sun., June 28, 2:30-5 p.m. El Paraiso Tropical at 102-11 42 Ave., Corona.

COMMUNITY Briarwood Action Network Pet Adoption and Information Day! Sat., June 27, noon4 p.m. Hoover Park seating area, Manton St. between 83rd Ave. and Main St. Free. Info: briarwoodactionnetwork@gmail.com, briarwoodactionnetwork.com. Fire prevention workshop, sponsored by state Sen. Leroy Comrie and Assemblyman David Weprin. Mon., June 29, 7-9 p.m., Martin Van Buren High School, 230-17 Hillside Ave., Queens Village. RSVP: Comrie’s office (718) 454-0162, menyweat@nysenate.gov or Weprin’s office (718) 805-2381, siegela@nysa.us. Yoga and tai chi, thru Sep. 27, Saturdays, 9:3010:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.-noon. Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Free. Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. Info: socratessculpturepark.org. Tuesday Night Bingo, every Tuesday at Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd., early game, 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., regular games at 7:15 p.m., $4 includes 12 games. Cash prizes, everyone 18 & over. Info: (718) 459-1000. Free English classes for Spanish speakers, every Sat., South Asian Center, 72-26 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights. All levels available. Register: (646) 727-7821. Free immigration services. First and third Wed. of each month, City Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley’s district office, 71-19 80 St., Glendale. Make appt. for help with naturalization and deferred action for childhood arrivals. All services are confidential and open to the public. Info: (718) 366-3900.

Brick Fest Live, where LEGO bricks will transform the museum into a LEGO-lover’s dream. Thru Sun., June 28. NY Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. Free with NYSCI admission. Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org. APEC Safari, explore parts of the Alley Pond Environmental Center rarely seen, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, Sat., June 27, 1-2 p.m. $12, pre-registration required. Contact: (718) 2294000, alleypond.com. Play4Autism Martial Arts program by New Beginning Tae Kwon Doe, 64-64 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village. Program every Sat., 12-1 p.m. $25. Info: (718) 894-7777, play4autism.org. Arts in the Park, a summer series for children to see performances. Every Tues., 10 a.m. Thru July 28. Rufus King Park Jamaica Ave., between 150th and 153rd streets, Jamaica. Free. Info: Tyra Emerson (718) 926-7630, go2ccj.org. Friday night teen program by the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens. Every Fri., 6-7 p.m. for middle school students and 7-9 p.m. for high school students, Maurice A. Fitzgerald PS 199, 39-20 48 Ave., Sunnyside. $10 registration req’d. Info: (718) 728-0946, vbgcq.org. Preschool children’s programs: Monday Magic Learn & Play, every Mon., 3-4:30 p.m., Bay Terrace Center, 212-00 23 Ave., Bayside. Gym and Creative Exploration, every Wed., 3-4:30 p.m. Little Neck Site: 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy. $5 per family. Info: Amanda, (718) 423-6111 x242, ASmith@sfy.org.

CLASSES Defensive driving courses, for insurance and point reduction, sponsored by the National Safety Council. Our Lady of Fatima Church: Sat., June 27, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 25-02 80 St., Jackson Heights. $45. Holy Family Church: 175-20 74 Ave., Flushing, Sat., July 18, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $45 pp. Info/ Reg.: (631) 360-9720. 38 continued on page 00

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Queens: The new ‘salsa capital of the world’ by Mark Lord qboro contributor

Dancers — and dance lovers — of the world, it’s time to come together! The World’s Fair Salsa Congress, the first of what is expected to be an annual event, is poised to take the town by storm on June 26 at Queens Theatre. Its motto, according to coordinator Charles MacPherson of Big WEPA Productions, is “Uniting the world through music and dance.” The extravaganza promises to twirl

World’s Fair Salsa Congress 2015 When: Fri., June 26-Sun., June 28; times vary Where: Queens Theater, 14 United Nations Ave., Flushing Meadows Corona Park Tickets: $25-$90; (718) 760-0686, worldsfaircongress.org

with 30 professional dance teams, more than 20 dance workshops, live music concerts and social dancing into the wee hours of the morning. Throughout the two-day festival, multiple workshops and performances will be held, with social dancing taking over three of the theater’s cabaret spaces in the late hours. Guests will dance to not only salsa, but also bachata, cha-cha, merengue and other music, supplied by several top New York City DJs. Popular recording artist El Diamante de la Salsa will perform. MacPherson said as many as 1,200 fans will be coming from as far as Spain and Tokyo to participate. In fact, because of the anticipated influx of foreign visitors, discount accommodations are being offered at a nearby Holiday Inn. “New York is the salsa capital of the world,” MacPherson said. “Most everyone will tell you the same.” Perhaps, but not everyone agrees on where the dance originated. There are some who say it started here in New York, with influences from Latin America,

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continued continued from page 35 00 “Everyone likes dancing,” Blanco said. “This will unite people of different cultural backgrounds in Queens.” In addition to per forming with his wife, Ru will be bringing a group of his young dance students to join in. Asked about the allure of salsa, Ru said, “Gentlemen and ladies together ...” The mere thought appeared to send him into a state of rapture. “Your body moves in many different ways,” Blanco added. The event celebrates the universal spirit of the 1964-65 World’s Fair and promotes awareness and diversity of music and dance, according to its web page. “We’re happy to share our experience,” Lulu said. The event marks the first venture for Big WEPA Productions, which plans to dedicate it self to making a positive impact in local communities by supporting nonprofit organizations. Portions of the proceeds will be going to the Get Kids Off the Street Project, or G-KOTS, which helps at-risk youth. Children will also get special attention in several programs part of the festival. Various event-access tickets are available, including the Diamond VIP pass,

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Notice of Formation of 34th Street Astoria Realty LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the NY Dept. of State on 03/5/15. Latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2099. Office location: Queens County. NY Sec. of State (NYSS) designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSS shall mail a copy of any process to 25-75 34th St., Astoria, NY 11103, the principal business location. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Gib & Jen Realty LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/2/15. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 13680 Roosevelt Ave Fl 3, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: General.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF HUDSON RIVER 136-68, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/26/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be serviced and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 39-01 MAIN ST., STE 203, FLUSHING, NY 11354. Principal business address: 136-68 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, FLUSHING, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful act.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: LIDINE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/10/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to LIDINE LLC, 66-35 HULL AVENUE, MASPETH, NY 11378. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

PRECISION SHIPPING LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/23/15. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 8613 134th St., Richmond Hill, NY 11418. General purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: TOGGLE WEB MEDIA LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/31/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to TOGGLE WEB MEDIA, 16405 GRAND CENTRAL PKWY, HILLCREST, NY 11432. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

37-25 DEVELOPMENT LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/10/15. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 48-02 25th Avenue, Suite 303, Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of GLOCAL LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/04/15. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 32-11 48th St., #1R, Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of HWL Management LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/25/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 35-19 150th Street, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Mason Law PLLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/23/15. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Dwayne Christopher Mason, 45 Kew Gardens Road Apt 2G, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: Law.

SAUL DILSON, D.O., PLLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/10/15. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2099. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, c/o Jules A. Epstein, P.C., 600 Old Country Road, Suite 505, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Medicine.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: WSB FLUSHING 58 GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/26/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to THE LLC, 43-17 220TH STREET, 2ND FL., BAYSIDE, NY 11361. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Esilk and beyond LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/26/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to kainan chen, 137-39 45TH Avenue, 12F, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice is hereby given that an off-premises liquor license, #1286589, has been applied for by GRAB & GO WINE & LIQUOR INC. to sell liquor at retail at a liquor store under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 120-23 Liberty Ave., Richmond Hill, NY 11419.

JANOVIC 1106 LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/3/2014. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Donohue McGahan Catalano & Belitsis, 380 North Broadway, Ste. 306, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 771 9th Ave., NY, NY 10019.

NOTICE OF FORMATION, Mobile Center 4 CPR, LLC. Articles of Organization Filed with SSNY on 5/20/15. Office location: Queens. SSNY designated for any service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of process served against the LLC to c/o: THE LLC, 219-24 113th Avenue, Queens, NY 11429. Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, of the City of New York, County of Queens, on 06/08/2015, bearing Index Number 360-2015, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, room number 357, grants me the right to assume the name of SCOTT (first name) SHLOMO (middle name) BARZVI (last name). My present address is 18-05 215th Street, Bayside, NY 11360; the date of my birth is February 5, 1964; the place of my birth is Tel Aviv, Israel; my present names are Scott Barzvi and Shlomo Barzvi.

Notice of Formation: XQX Property LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June/2015. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to Tian Xing Xing, 51-05 Bell Blvd, Bayside Hills, NY 11364 Purpose: Any lawful purpose or activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: G&S PIPING AND HEATING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/23/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to G&S PIPING AND HEATING LLC, 71-20 66TH DRIVE, MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

HAPPY 58 REALTY, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/08/2015. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 131-54 41st Ave., Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 04/30/2015, bearing Index Number NC-000219-15/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) LI (Middle) STEFAN (Last) REINA. My present name is (First) LISA (Middle) STEPHANIE (Last) REINA AKA LISA REINA. My present address is 14424 37TH AVE., Flushing, NY 11354. My place of birth is QUEENS, NY. My date of birth is February 06, 1989.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: NOLS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/04/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to NOLS LLC, 8009 35 AVE., D12, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SOFTWARE STUDIOS, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/13/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to THE LLC, 1717 Troutman Street, #329, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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55-05 FLUSHING STREET LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/27/15. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 59-22 55th St., Maspeth, NY 11378. General purpose.

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1286102 for a wine and beer license, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell wine and beer at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 45-14 48th Avenue, Queens, NY 11377. Applicant’s Name: Cemita’s LLC. Trade Name: Cemitas El Tigre.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: AZURE JSD LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/29/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to THE LLC, P.O. BOX 750816 FOREST HILLS, NY 11375. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 05/14/2015, bearing Index Number NC-000277-15/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) CHRISTINA (Last) HU. My present name is (First) CHRISTINA (Last) LIN (Infant). My present address is 144-13 Barclay Avenue, Apt. #7, Flushing, NY 11355-1516. My place of birth is MANHATTAN, NY. My date of birth is April 23, 2010.

PROBATE CITATION File No. 2015-394 SURROGATE’S COURT-QUEENS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BY THE GRACE OF GOD FREE AND INDEPENDENT TO: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF QUEENS COUNTY, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. The heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of Leonette Vanderhost, deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assigns and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. A petition having been duly filed by Gerald Lotenberg who is domiciled at 333 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021 YOU ARE HERBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 89-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on the 30th day of July, 2015 at 9:30 A.M. of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Leonette Vanderhost lately domiciled at 88-25, 153rd Street, Apt. 6C, Jamaica, NY 11432 admitting to probate a Will dated July 25, 2006, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Leonette Vanderhost, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to: Gerald Lotenberg (Seal) June 11, 2015 Hon. Peter J. Kelly, Surrogate; Margaret M. Gribbon, Chief Clerk; Elisabeth St. B. McCarthy, Esq., Attorney for Petitioner, 212986-1200 Address of Attorney: Gordon Herlands Randolph & Cox LLP, 10th Floor, 355 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017 NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law: You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BLISSFUL WISHES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/28/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: COASTAL FROZEN YOGURT, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/18/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of DAI’S HOLDING LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/14/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: DAI’S HOLDING LLC, 34-46 200th Street, Bayside, NY 11361. Purpose: any lawful activity.

E&D Cleaning, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/17/15. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Efrain Morales, 11876 129th St Fl 2, South Ozone Park, NY 11420. Purpose: General.

Notice of Formation of BROTHER REALTY DEVELOPMENT LLC., a limited liability company (LLC). Arts of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/3/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 40-44 194th St., Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Concepts And Patterns LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/21/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 4140 171st St, Flushing, NY 11358. Registered Agent: C/O Ji Eun Chang, 7319 41st Ave Fl #4, Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: General.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: DANA TORRES-BURNS, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/30/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of EG&DA LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/11/2015. Office location, County of Queens. The street address is: 2107 Astoria Blvd., Queens, NY 11102. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Auciello Law Group, P.C., 26 Court St., Ste 1104, Brooklyn, NY 11242. Purpose: any lawful act.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CALCULATED CANNONS, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/10/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

CORONA37, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/23/15. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Charles Xiaoqing Guo 8615 Broadway Apt 2A, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: DC INNOVATIVE, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/14/2015. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

ELITE PROPERTIES NYC GROUP LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/3/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 71-11 Austin St Apt 2D Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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I HAVE OFTEN WALKED

Forest Hills used as a movie set by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Due to the great ice age and the impact of its end, Forest Hills sits at the top of a glacial moraine, then the land dips down sharply to where the Grand Central Parkway runs today. The land around the very steep 66th Road, going upward toward Queens Boulevard, was The movie set of the Village of Thrums built by Paranot the best for building homes mount Pictures for Kaufman Astoria Studios for the in the 1920s. But Kaufman silent motion picture “Sentimental Tommy.” This is 66th Astoria Studios of 36th Street Road looking up the hill to 102nd Street in Forest Hills. found it perfect for what mov- Now lost, the film was released on March 27, 1921. iemakers had in mind. On 66th Road off 102nd Street, where Queens, frequently due to its largely Forest Hills Hospital is now situated, the set unspoiled state. Shortly after this film, the for the 80-minute 1921 silent movie “Senti- original Cord Meyer building on Queens mental Tommy” was constructed, in the Boulevard, which was torn down in 1966, style of the Village of Thrums in Scotland. was used to represent a college in another Mary Astor, later of “The Maltese Falcon” Kaufman Astoria Studios film. As building techniques advanced by the fame, was to appear in her second movie. However, in the end, Astor was edited out late 1940s and early 1950s, apartment buildings sprang up along 66th Road from Yeland was not seen in the final cut. Hollywood was not developed yet, and lowstone Boulevard to 102nd Street, where Q many movies were being made right here in they still stand today.

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Pitching’s not enough by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

Top-notch pitching tops the list of the Mets’ strengths. Unfortunately, it’s no guarantee of victories, baseball’s ultimate currency. For most of their 53-season history, the Mets’ offense has been below average, and this year it’s far worse than usual. Surprisingly though, that may not be their biggest 2015 onfield liability. If you are counting strictly on pitching to eke out wins, then you had better have a solid defense to go with it — and that’s certainly not the case with our Flushing heroes. Centerfielder Juan Lagares, who won a Gold Glove in 2014, has not been the second coming of Willie Mays in the field in 2015, as he has misjudged numerous f lyballs and bobbled many others. Shortstop Wilmer Flores, still learning his position, does get to a lot of grounders and has a solid arm. The problem is that he is too often too leisurely in throwing to first, allowing too many opposing hitters to get infield hits. Young second baseman Dilson Herrera has not always been where he should be on the infield, particularly when opposing runners are trying to steal second base. I was listening to WFAN air personality Kim Jones tear apart the Mets’ defense Saturday morning. Jones claimed that the Mets would never be able to win with their current

roster because, in her opinion, you can’t teach baseball instincts. She neglected to mention that you can’t teach experience either. Both Flores and Herrera are young and deserve a chance to learn the game at the big-league level. Lagares is going through a slump, but you have to believe that he’ll snap out of it. Former Mets first baseman and team SNY broadcaster Keith Hernandez gave both batting and fielding tips to Lucas Duda. While I’m not sure that was at the behest of Mets management, it certainly did not hurt. It wouldn’t be a bad idea for the Mets to invite one of their greatest shortstops ever, Bud Harrelson, to Citi Field to meet with Flores so he could pick his brain. Harrelson lives in Suffolk County and is a co-owner of the Long Island Ducks baseball team of the independent Atlantic League. Saturday should be a fun afternoon at Citi Field regardless of how the Mets do against the Reds, as the Steve Miller Band will be performing approximately 20 minutes following the last pitch. Just as baseball fans are amazed at the names of great ballplayers who are not in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, it’s absolutely incomprehensible to anyone who knows anything about music that the Steve Miller Band has not yet been inducted into the Q Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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