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Following the Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, groups across Queens gathered to express outrage over the decision and reiterate their support of abortion rights in New York State. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards hosted a primary day mobilization rally, above, on the steps of Borough Hall.

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Judge tosses voter law for noncitizens SI jurist says NY state Constitution specifically says ‘it cannot be done’ by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

Staten Island judge on Monday ruled the city law allowing noncitizens to vote in city elections to be illegal, citing passages of the New York State Constitution that grant voting rights to citizens. Staten Island Supreme Court Justice Ralph Porzio issued a permanent injunction prohibiting the city from registering noncitizens to vote after rejecting a motion by the Adams administration to dismiss a lawsuit filed in January contesting the legislation. “... Local Law 11 of 2022 is illegal, null and void because it violates the New York State Constitution, the New York State Election Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law,” Porzio wrote in his conclusion. The Immigrant Voting Law, or Local Law 11, was passed by the City Council last December by a vote of 33-14. It was intended to give approximately 800,000 legal residents, including Green Card holders and so-called Dreamers, the right to vote in municipal — but not state or federal — elections. The rationale is that residents living, working and paying taxes in New York City should have a say in the election of its officials. The bill was neither signed nor vetoed by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio or Mayor Adams, so under city law it was deemed

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enacted 30 days after the Council vote. It would have taken effect in 2023, and would have permitted noncitizens who met specific criteria to vote in elections for mayor, City Council, comptroller and public advocate. Porzio, in a 13-page decision, ruled that the only way the state would allow the provisions of the law to go forward is if they were approved in a voter referendum. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit, filed in January, included Queens Councilmembers Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park), Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) and Bob Holden (D-Maspeth); and a group of naturalized U.S. citizens. Porzio made numerous references to Articles II and IX, where the state Constitution lists citizenship as a requirement for voting. “Reading these sections of the New York State Constitution together, it is clear to the Court that voting is a right granted to citizens of the United States,” Porzio wrote. “Local governments, including city governments, must be elected by the people, which is defined as citizens under Article II” [emphasis in the original].” The court also found that the addition of between 800,000 and 1 million “non-eligible voters into municipal elections significantly devalues the votes of New York Citizens who

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A Staten Island judge has ruled the city’s effort to allow noncitizens to vote to be unconFILE PHOTO stitutional. Above, City Hall. have lawfully and meaningfully earned the right to vote pursuant to constitutional requirements.” “Furthermore, Election Law 5-102(1) states clearly and unequivocally, ‘No person shall be qualified to register for and vote in any election unless he is a citizen of the United States.” “The Municipal Voting Law,” Porzio wrote

in his conclusion, “is ‘impermissible simply and solely for the reason that the Constitution says that it cannot be done’ ... There is no statutory ability for the City of New York to issue inconsistent laws permitting non-citizens to vote and exceed the authority granted to it by the New York State Constitution.” A number of elected officials and advocacy groups from City Hall on down criticized the decision, though none refuted or even addressed Porzio’s interpretation of the meaning or intent of the Constitution’s citizenship requirements. Cou ncil Spea ker Ad r ien ne Ad a ms (D-Jamaica) and Immigration Committee Chair Shahana Hanif (D-Brooklyn) released a joint statement Monday afternoon. “We are disappointed by today’s ruling. The Council passed Local Law 11 to enfranchise nearly one million voters, many Black and brown New Yorkers, who live here, pay taxes, and contribute to our city,” they said. “By providing city residents with a voice in their local government representation, we provide them with an equal stake in the longterm success of our city. Now more than ever, when our rights are being threatened, we need more civic and community engagement, not less. We are reviewing the ruling and exploring options for moving forward.” continued on page 12

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Cross Bay rescue spares farm friend Bacon the pig was saved in a joint community effort; now needs $10K by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

The Howard Beach community came together last Thursday night to save a young pig in peril and is now raising money for a dowry to get it placed in a farm sanctuary. Angela Carcione, a Howard Beach resident and science teacher at the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School in Forest Hills, was walking off dinner with friend Meghan Gosselin, also a teacher at MELS, when they heard rustling in the unkempt waterfront area. “We get closer and I’m like, ‘Is that a pig?’” said Carcione. She started making calls including to 311, 911 and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelt y to A n i mals but nobody seemed to know what to do. Then, she decided to call PJ Marcel, head of the Facebook group Howard Beach Dads, and he arrived at the scene off Cross Bay Boulevard to live stream the incident to his nearly 7,000 followers. That got attention on the matter and people started showing up. Eventually, the NYPD, Parks police, the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department and even an ambulance were on the scene. Members of MeowSquad, a nonprofit based out of Queens that works with stray cats, responded as well but is not equipped to handle farm animals. MeowSquad founder Stephanie Ca st ro re a che d out t o Joh n Debacker, who has experience with wildlife rescue, and he asked Karenlynn Stracher, a licensed

Bacon the pig is living his best life on Long Island after being rescued in the brush off of Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. Funds are being raised to PHOTOS BY KARENLYNN STRACHER get him into a sanctuary. wildlife rehabilitator and former nurse, paramedic and volunteer, to come from Long Island with him to help the rescue efforts. When they ar rived, nobody wanted to cut the fence because it is federal property. “I come in with a rather authoritative attitude and I’m used to working with police and taking control of a scene regardless of their presence,” said Stracher, who is also a powerlifter. So after the Parks police gave the go-ahead to cut the fence, she

went in to grab the pig under its armpits. So on a f t e r, C a r cione a nd Debacker jumped in to wrangle the pig, which can be seen in the video on the Howard Beach Dads site. The newly christened Bacon was transpor ted to Stracher’s home in Nassau County, where she is happy to keep him until a proper sanctuary can be found. She took him to her vet, who happened to previously specialize in pigs, and he was found to have

ticks, parasites and signs of abuse including a chopped-off tail. Nobody knows exactly how he got in the Weeds but some wonder if he escaped a religious ritual on the nearby beach. Now, he has his name, given to him by Stracher’s son, has learned to sit and put on healthy weight. “He’s so sweet and he’s so attached to me already,” she said. “One of the reasons why I want to find placement for him so soon — I don’t care if he rips my heart out when he goes, I want what’s best

for him — but I don’t want to break his heart.” She is vetting places to send him but they need a “dowry” in order to afford the lifetime care that the animals require. As a Yorkshire hog, a genetically engineered breed intended for slaughter, Bacon could grow to be up to 800 pounds. A GoFu nd Me for h i m has already gained almost $8,000 and Stracher plans to transfer the fund directly to a nonprofit sanctuary to Q take over.

McD’s mayhem, crime tops talk at civic meeting by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

The manager of the McDonald’s on Cross Bay Boulevard, Carlos Roldan, flanked by two corporate representatives, attended the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association meeting on Tuesday night to make an impassioned plea to Capt. Jerome Bacchi of the 106th Precinct to help him deal with the crowds of kids that often overtake his fast-food location. One of his staff members has had food thrown at her and has threatened to quit because she does not feel safe. Neighbors who share a fence with the parking lot of the fast-food restaurant attended as well. They have come to know Roldan personally as they have complained to him about the shenanigans. One neighbor

constantly finds garbage floating in her pool and another shared a story about how her family was enjoying time together in the yard when a sugary red drink was launched over the fence, drenching them and the lawn furniture. Some neighbors spoke of hearing a woman being attacked early in the morning behind the location but Bacchi, the precinct commander, said no 911 call was ever made. He committed to setting up a meeting with his neighborhood coordination officers and the McDonald’s team to address the situation. Other issues brought up to the captain included the recent shooting that left one man dead outside of a catering hall off of Cross Bay Boulevard in Ozone Park. An

attendee asked if anything was being done to address the illegal nightclubs operating out of such locations and Bacchi stated that their liquor had been seized in the past. The State Liquor Authority and the Department of Buildings have been involved in addressing issues at that location and Bacchi said the precinct is doing what it can to make sure such places do not reopen and that it is constantly looking at places like that. Bacchi also warned of multiple incidents of card readers and cameras being used on the ATM at the Capital One on Cross Bay Boulevard. He also stated that the identity of a suspect being sought for a recent sexual assault on a woman near the Conduit is known and that he is believed to live in the Q area and committed a second assault, too.

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Sikh Coalition’s Day of Action in R. Hill

Volunteers give resources and more to local business owners by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

More than 30 volunteers gathered last Friday to spread awareness and distribute resources to combat recent acts of hate in Richmond Hill. Led by the Sikh Coalition, the groups gathered at the Sikh Cultural Society gurdwara, near which several bias attacked have occurred in recent months. “In light of the recent string of attacks against Sikhs in Richmond Hill, we felt it was vital for us to spread awareness and share with community members that they have access to help whenever needed,” said Sikh Coalition Community Development Manager Sahej Preet Singh. The Sikh Coalition is a national community-based organization that defends Sikh civil liberties and empowers communities. “We are letting people know that, in the case of a hate crime, it is unfortunate but there are ways to resolve it and solutions available from the city and from our site,” said Singh. “We offer free legal aid, we have pro-bono lawyers on our team and full-time staffers who can guide them in the right direction.” Volunteers went door-to-door to about 180 different small businesses handing out f liers to hang in the windows that read Queens Stands Against Hate and had a QR code on them that could be scanned for information from numerous organizations working to combat hate and discrimination. That information can be accessed in the coalition’s recent blog post about the event. They held a similar event after a Sikh cab driver was attacked at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Singh said they targeted small businesses because they have eyes and ears on the ground and many in

the Sikh community own the businesses and employ members of the community, too. “Some business owners who want to be able to respond, what can they do? This is what one can do, take this information, post it and know that there are organizations working on it,” said Hassan Naveed, deputy executive director of the Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes as he visited businesses around 101st Avenue. He said the QR code is effective within the South Asian communities because many have phones, not computers, and can share the code through channels like WhatsApp. “Even my mother knows what a QR code is, by the way,” he said. Over 30 volunteers gathered at the Sikh Cultural Society gurdwara to distribute resources and information to comThey also offered tips on personal bat hate throughout the Richmond Hill community last Friday. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF safety and handed out personal safety alarms provided by Soar Over tion, and bias. None of us should feel Affairs and Community Affairs profit seeks to amplify the diverse voices of women in South Queens. Hate, a nonprofit that participated like we have to be on our own in the Unit. “I might be Indo-Caribbean and Gurbinder Nagra volunteered and aims to equip people to better face of bigotry.” Volunteers also handed out Covid after learning about the Sikh Coali- from Guyana but it doesn’t mean protect themselves against antiAsian hate. The keychain devices tests and wore shirts with a Punjabi tion from Japneet Singh, who is run- that I can’t stand up for South Asian, Punjabi folks who are experiencing produce a loud ringing sound that phrase that translates to “without ning for state Senate District 15. Nagra was born in Queens but his hate,” she said. could ward off an attack and attract any fear” and “without any hate.” “As our community grows, we Other participants included the family moved to Canada and he help if needed in an emergency. Baba Mak han returned recently on his own. He is need to have more people standing Kenji Jones, Sh a h Lu b a n a living in Jamaica Hills and attends up for justice.” co-president of “For us as volunteers, we are Sikh Center, the the Richmond Hill gurdwara. Soar Over e need to have “I think that the community has super committed because this is Arab American Hate, demonAssociation of to do something themselves to like where we live. These are the streets strated how to more people N e w Y o r k , actually help out with the crisis that raised us ... we have an obligause the devices standing up for Ch haya Com- that’s going on because five attacks tion to make sure that everybody before the team munity Devel- on elderly Sikh people, it’s way too that comes into our neighborhood broke and justice.” opment Cor p., much ... Not just for Sikh people,” he understands that they can’t bring headed out to the New York said. “There’s a bunch of attacks hate here, that they can’t perpetrate the streets. — Aminta Kilawan-Narine City Commis- happening on Asians as well over hate here.” “ We w e r e Representatives from Chhaya honored to join the Sikh Coalition in sion of Human Rights, Sadhana, the the last year.” He recalled the hate crime against were in attendance, too. Richmond Hill and meet community Caribbean Equality Project, South “We’re here to show our support members where they live with the Queens Women March, the Asian 70-year-old Nirmal Singh, who was for the community and solidarity for resources they need,” Jones said in a American Federation, the Nonvio- visiting from Canada in early May. “What if that was my grandfa- our community, especially in South lent Peaceforce, the Queens Ecostatement. Queens,” said Jessica Balgobin, spe“In times like these, it is impor- nomic Development Corp., Apicha ther?” Nagra said. Aminta Kilawan-Narine, founder cial initiatives director at Chhaya. tant for different communities to Community Health Center, the “I feel like sometimes it’s neglectcome together to show solidarity in Queens Chamber of Commerce and of the South Queens Women’s Q the fight against hate, discrimina- the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant March, also participated. The non- ed,” she said.

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Hassan Naveed, left, and Benjamine Mo represented the Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes at Friday’s event, which was led by Sahej Preet Singh, center, of the Sikh Coalition. At right, Kenji Jones demonstrates how to use a personal safety device provided by the nonprofit Soar Over Hate, which volunteers handed out to community members for free.

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Primaries offer few surprises in Queens Incumbents carry the day; Hochul to face Zeldin in governor’s race by Michael Gannon

State Assembly 24th District — David Weprin (D-Fresh New York state voters can’t go much far- Meadows), with 66.94 percent of the vote, ther west than Gov. Hochul’s native Buffalo defeated Mizanur Choudhury with 16.92, suburb, nor further east than U.S. Rep. Lee and Albert Baldeo at 15.82 [see separate Zeldin’s (R-Suffolk) home turf. But the two story in some editions or at qchron.com]. 28th District — Andrew Hevesi (D, now will square off in the race for governor WFP-Forest Hills) defeated Ethan Felder, in November. In Queens, there were few surprises as 68.8 to 31. He will face Republican and incumbents appeared to carry the day in Con se r vat ive M ich a el Con igl ia ro i n races for the Democratic Assembly nomina- November. 29th District — Alicia Hyndman (D, tions. All numbers are from the state or city WFP-Springf ield Gardens) beat Everly boards of Elections and are still unofficial. Brown by a final tally of 79.39 percent Democrat Hochul (66.49 percent) to 20.43 [see separate story in some coasted to victory over city Public editions or at qchron.com]. Advocate Ju maane Williams 30th District — Steven Raga, (19.01) and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi with 70.78 percent of the vote, (12.83). Her running mate, Lt. defeated Ramon Cando for the Gov. Antonio Delgado (57.1), easiDemocratic nomination for the ly outdistanced Ana Maria Archila seat that will be vacated by (23.34) and Diana Reyna (13.34). Assembly ma n Br ia n Ba r nwell For the GOP, Zeldin (43.51) actu2 022 (D-Woodside). He will be challenged ally lost Queens to Andrew Giuliani (22.63) but drubbed him elsewhere. Former in November by Republican Sean Lally. 32nd District — Longtime incumbent Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino (18.09) and businessman Harry Wilson Vivian Cook (D-Jamaica) held off a chal(14.54) rounded out the field. Former NYPD lenge by Anthony Andrews Jr., defeating Deputy Inspector Alison Esposito was unop- him 56.83 to 42.91 percent. Republican Marilyn Miller was unopposed [see sepaposed for lieutenant governor. The following are results from contested r a t e s t o r y i n s o m e e d i t i o n s o r a t qchron.com]. Queens races. Senior News Editor

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33rd District — Clyde Vanel (D-Fresh Meadows) coasted to victory over Oster Bryan, 86.32 to 13.49 percent. 35th District — Veteran Assemblyman Jef f r io n Au b r y ( D - C o r o n a) h a n d i ly defeated Hiram Monserrate, 61.6 to 37.99 percent [see separate story in some editions or at qchron.com]. 37th District — Juan Ardila, who also is on the Working Families Party line, won a four-way contest with 43.61 percent of the vote. Brent O’Leary was second with 26.24 percent, while Johanna Carmona received 19.73 percent and Ji m Magee 10.28 [see separate story in some editions or at qchron.com]. 40th District — Incumbent Ron Kim (D-Flushing) was ahead of Kenneth Chiu, 53.05 percent to 46.63 percent with 92.86 percent of the scanners reported. Chiu was still contesting the race as of the Chronicle’s deadline on Wednesday [see separate stor y in some editions or at qchron.com]. Judge of the Civil Court - Queens Karen Liu (39.36 percent) and Maria Gonzalez (24.39 percent) secured Democratic nominations to the court. Devian Daniels (19.08) and Thomas Medardo Oliva (16.68) Q also were running.

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P Voting is for citizens only EDITORIAL

core one for the rule of law: “Immigrant voting law must be struck down in court,” this page declared Jan. 13 — and that’s just what happened on Monday. Somehow a majority of the last City Council thought it could ignore the two sections of the state Constitution, as well as the Election Law and Home Rule Law, that say only citizens may vote in New York. The members who backed the illegal law passed it in a blatant effort to pander to immigrants and their advocates and drive the city government even further left than it already is. Mayor de Blasio, as big a left-leaning panderer as any, couldn’t even bring himself to sign the bill. Neither did Mayor Adams when he took office. But neither one gave it the veto it deserved, either. So, as per city law, it enacted itself after 30 days of inaction on the part of our chief executives. Luckily some patriots then stood up — Queens City Councilmembers Bob Holden, Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino, several lawmakers from other boroughs, a couple of Republican Party

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organizations and some naturalized citizens — and sued to block the law. Wisely filing the case on Staten Island, they got what they wanted, the judge declaring the law “illegal, null and void” due to its violations of the state Constitution and law. Now City Hall — led by a mayor who wouldn’t even put his name on the law — is weighing whether to appeal, calling the ruling “disappointing.” Why? Because the court refused to dilute the power of the vote granted to citizens of all races, colors and creeds who rightly possess it? The illegal law would allow an estimated 800,000 noncitizens to vote, as long as they had been here at least 30 days. For some people, that’s a vacation. What’s really disappointing is that people like Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams of Jamaica want City Hall to appeal, insisting the law is meaningless and weakening the political power of their American constituents. The mayor should instead let the ruling sit there untouched, just as he did with the original bill, this time to let it die.

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tate lawmakers are returning to Albany today, June 30, for what’s called an “extraordinary session” convened by Gov. Hochul to address gun laws. The name is more than apropos given the extraordinary recklessness of last week’s Supreme Court decision allowing just about anyone to carry weapons just about anywhere. The 6-3 decision struck down a New York law, more than 100 years old, that required people to demonstrate “proper cause” for needing to carry guns in public. Now, thanks to the court’s overly broad interpretation of the Second Amendment, people may be able to walk around with concealed firearms as if Manhattan were Montana. But it’s not, and neither is

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ly positive support from the press and teammates, Doby was virtually ignored by the press. It took a long time for Doby to be accepted by his teammates. Doby had a 13-year career in the Major Leagues, putting up decent — if not superstar — batting numbers. Doby also was the second Black manager in Major League history. I urge my Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk neighbors to remember Larry Doby. Nat Weiner Bronx

DOE off on HS placement Dear Editor: Public institutions must retain the trust of those they serve. Our Department of Education has breached its obligation to undertake a high school placement system that affords parents and students a degree of control and understanding of the placement result. This year’s process, undertaken by a lottery, has left many parents betrayed.

Queens, which is why laws like the one just struck down are necessary. In response, Hochul and the Legislature are looking to enact laws that would, as NY 1 reported Wednesday, restrict where guns can be carried, including places where kids gather, polling places, schools and public transit; expand licensing requirements and mandate time at shooting ranges; require background checks to buy ammunition; and oblige private businesses to post signs saying guns are allowed. We’d much prefer the law as it was, especially with shootings up so much compared to just a few years ago, but we’re glad to see Albany take the steps it can to limit the damage — the carnage — from the ideologues on the Supreme Court.

The prior system, while not flawless, afforded the vast majority of students one of their top three choices through a combination of objective admission rubrics and the choice to attend a local zoned school. Many parents of modest means invest substantial time, energy and resources in their children’s education and success. A placement system that results in strong performing students being completely shut out of the schools of their choice is indefensible. Excellence in education is something we as a society must always encourage and celebrate. An arbitrary lottery system disrespects the hard work and sacrifice of many immigrant families. That’s why on a recent Saturday families took to the steps of the DOE to demand reinstatement of rigorous academic high school admission standards. It is past time for the DOE to fundamentally reassess how we got to a place where students are placed hours away from their homes in schools they do not wish to attend. We must afford parents a much greater degree of predictability and control over their children’s educa-

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Dear Editor: In the beginning of April scaffolding went up around PS 58 School of Heroes in Maspeth. There were no notices in the papers and no community meetings to discuss what was going to happen. First a large crane came and replaced the air conditioners on the roof. It was only four years

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Thank our poll workers Dear Editor: One in five. That’s how many nonpartisan poll workers across the country are feeling pressure to quit because of the constant death threats from extremists who want to get their way. As a concerned 30-year-old citizen living in Astoria, I fear a future where our country continues to live in hate and malice, choosing to throw away democratic ideals it was founded on to get one side’s way. Instead, we have to sit down and do the hard work of sorting out our differences. Scaring away election workers who protect our votes is an attack on our democracy, and everyone of all political backgrounds must call it out. I will never forget the excitement of casting my first vote. The office, composed of members of both political parties, exploded in jubilant applause after a poll worker proclaimed my first-time voter status. Ever since, I always believed voting should be celebrated. No matter whom the ballot is cast for, voting is an act of trying to set our country on track for a better future. All of us in this wildly diverse country may not see eye to eye on every issue, but we all can agree we want the country to move forward and flourish. This can only be accomplished by respecting the core American value of democracy enshrined in the Constitution. We can all take a stand by thanking an election poll worker today and supporting their commitment to our democracy and our country! I hope you’ll join me. Alexander Hurlburt Astoria continued on next page

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Dear Editor: Re the June 23 story about Councilmember Vickie Paladino and her comments about drag queens used as storytellers for primary grade students, “Is District 19 against drag in NYC schools?”: First, I am disgusted that she was threatened with censure for voicing an opinion at odds with the currently fashionable liberal opinion concerning gays. Government works more effectively when all viewpoints are examined and discussed and consensus is found, not when people are threatened with punishment for dissenting from the popular opinion. Liberals are, unfortunately, as guilty of this censorship as are conservatives. Secondly, I would like to comment on an aspect of drag queens that apparently no one has mentioned — their extremely offensive portrayal of women. In the 19th and early 20th centuries there was a form of entertainment called “Blackface.” White actors made themselves up in a grotesque parody of black features, mocked black speech patterns and performed skits that portrayed blacks as credulous bumpkins. No one today would find “Blackface” anything but deeply offensive. Drag queens make themselves up in grotesque parody of women’s features and dress to mock female sexuality. Women, say the drag queens, are merely big-chested bimbos. The Supreme Court last week dealt American women a devastating and insulting defeat. Schools and libraries should forget about being trendy and promoting gay awareness. Instead they should be coming up with programs to uplift and support women. How about having women in a wide range of professions from IT specialists to biologists to lawyers to doctors come and speak? If primary-grade children have civics classes, maybe discrimination against women could be discussed. Make children aware of how precarious a woman’s place in American society still is. Young children are very impressionable. Give them strongly positive portrayals of women and they will grow up to change America for the better. Give them drag queen bimbos and they will feel disenfranchised from life. Alacia Stubbs Oakland Gardens

ago when they were installed and the school is only 20 years old. Then the work began on the roof at night because school was in session and work continued up to midnight on many nights. There were jackhammers, power saws, workers yelling and bright lights illuminating the work area. Debris was dumped down chutes to the ground and created lots of noise and dust. Workers were also burning materials on the roof that caused neighbors to call 311 because of eye and lung irritation. I called Councilman Bob Holden’s office and they contacted the School Construction Authority and were informed that because this is a city property, they are not required to put up notices of permits but they would. A month went by and in the beginning of June I contacted Holden’s office again and they informed me the notices of permits are in the area right outside the door. This area is not visible from the sidewalk and locked on weekends. Neighbors who called 311 say their complaints came back as resolved but the work continues. A spokesman from Holden’s office said that work would stop at 10 p.m. but the next night they worked until 11:30. I called the Department of Environmental Protection and they said construction must stop at 6 p.m. Why must neighbors who live near the school have to put up with all the noise and dust, while their complaints are not addressed? Thank you. Richard Polgar Maspeth

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tion. Public education is an American bedrock that must not be threatened. The DOE must retain the faith of those it is entrusted to serve. It has failed with this new placement system. We must get this right. Our children’s futures depend on it. Ethan M. Felder Forest Hills The writer was a candidate in Tuesday’s primary for New York State Assembly in the 28th District.

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MTA plan settles accessibility suits

Aggressive construction plan aims for 95 percent of subway stations by 2055 by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

It is a long way up to the concourse and then to the platform at the 69th Street-Fisk Avenue subway station in Woodside if one is mobilityimpaired. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has reached a legal settlement to accelerate access projects at most of its 472 PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON stations by 2055.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority last week settled two class-action lawsuits with an agreement that schedules handicapped-accessible upgrades over the next 32 years. The agreements include 81 stations listed in the MTA’s existing five-year capital plan that runs through 2024, and six subsequent plans. The stated aim is to have 95 percent of all stations accessible by 2055. As of now, the MTA has 472 subway stations. Of those, 126 are fully accessible to customers with disabilities, the elderly and people with things like baby strollers, via elevators and ramps. While the federal Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, the city’s subway system first opened in 1904, and many of the existing stations are more than a century old. “No New Yorker should have to worry about whether or not they can safely access public transportation,” Gov. Hochul said in a statement issued by her office. “This agreement between the MTA and accessibility advocates is a critical step towards further expanding accessibility in our subways and serving the needs of New Yorkers with disabilities.” The MTA has completed accessibility proj-

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Tobacco out of Pride

Dear Editor: For decades, tobacco companies have advertised at gay pride festivals and LGBTQ+ community events and contributed to LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS organizations. Even though contributions to this community are important, they come with a price. Marketing in community publications and events, depicting tobacco use, normalizes tobacco use among the LGBTQ+ population. Cigarette smoking among LGBQT+ adults in the U.S. is 68 percent higher than among straight adults. One in five LGBTQ+ adults smoke cigarettes compared with one in six straight adults. Additionally, the use of menthol products is at 36 percent for LGBTQ+ smokers compared to 29 percent of straight smokers. Our fight in taking down the tobacco industry and taking back our Pride must continue. Our work is not finished; continued education and advocacy efforts are more important now than ever as these “new agents” of the tobacco industry drown our communities and especially our schools and youth organizations. NYC Smoke-Free at Public Health Solutions is committed to ending the tobacco epidemic by increasing tobacco-free norms throughout New York City. By providing education we can help to

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reduce the high smoking rates among our adult and youth populations. For more information on NYC SmokeFree ending NYC’s devastating tobacco epidemic please visit NYCSmokeFree.org. Vanessa Manluco Queens Youth Engagement Manager Public Health Solutions/NYC Smoke-Free Jamaica

We’re a theocracy Dear Editor: Samuel L. Jackson recently called Justice Thomas “Uncle Clarence Thomas” because of his stance on overturning Roe v. Wade. A more appropriate name would have been Clarence Tomas de Torquemada, which would be a reminder that we do not live in a theocracy but a democracy. Most Americans did not want to see Roe v. Wade overturned, which would have left the highly personal and difficult decision to the mother, her family and her doctor, which is the most conservative position because the decision could be made without government intervention. However, others are praising the Supreme Court’s ruling as an act of God. Historically and sadly, the latter mindset used as a basis for making legal decisions has deprived many people of their freedom. Glenn Hayes Kew Gardens

ects at 15 subway stations across four boroughs since 2020, all while the Authority was dealing with a financial crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. The agency has awarded contracts for upgrades at another 22 stations and has an additional 13 station projects in the procurement process. Queens stations listed in the existing fiveyear-plan include: • t he M-R st at ion at Wood h aven Boulevard; • Queensborough Plaza; • the G line at Court Square; • Beach 678th Street in the Rockaways; • the A line at Rockaway Boulevard; • the J/Z line at Woodhaven Boulevard; • the M-R stations at both Steinway Street and Northern Boulevard; • the N-W station at Broadway in Astoria; • the J/Z and M station at Metropolitan Avenue; • the F station at Parsons Boulevard; • the E-F station in Briarwood; • the No. 7 stations at 46th Street-Bliss Street and 33rd Street-Rawson Street; and • the E-M station at Court Square-23rd Street. “Even during the dire financial crisis brought on by the pandemic, the MTA prioritized accessibility, leading to the completion

of 15 accessibility projects,” said MTA Chair man and CEO Janno Lieber. “There will be 81 more projects in progress by the end of the 2020-2024 capital plan, which includes a historic $5.2 billion dedicated to accessibility upgrades. “These commitments, combined with recently enacted zoning that incentivizes private developers to incorporate station accessibility projects into their buildings, will help us achieve a fully accessible transit system much faster than ever before imagined,” Lieber added. He did say all is contingent, of course, on securing the necessary state and federal funding. Jean Ryan of Disabled In Action New York praised the agreement in Hochul’s press release. “Disabled In Action has fought to eliminate barriers to full equality for people with disabilities for more than 50 years and is proud to do so here on behalf of all New Yorkers,” Ryan said. “All our members need elevators in the subways, and we need elevators in all stations. Elevators are for everyone.” Along with station projects already somewhere in the pipeline, the new agreement calls for the addition of 85 more accessible stations by 2035; another 90 by 2045, and a Q further 90 by 2055.

Judge: Noncitizens can’t vote continued from page 2 Like others, they did not address Porzio’s specific citations of citizenship requirements in the state Constitution. A spokesperson for the city’s Law Department said the administration will weigh its options. “This is a disappointing court ruling for people who value bringing in thousands more New Yorkers into the democratic process. We are evaluating next steps.” The New York Immigration Coalition, in a message on its website, said it will support an appeal if the city lodges one. “The decision to overturn Local Law 11 by this lower court in Staten Island comes as no surprise to us, because the Republican opponents to the law specifically placed their lawsuit in a court they knew would be favorable to them,” said Murad Awawdeh, the NYIC’s executive director. “In spite of today’s court decision, we will keep fighting to ensure that the nearly one million New Yorkers who are building their lives here and investing in our communities can have a say in their local democracy.” Borough President Donovan Richards also said he would support an appeal. “Well over 1 million Queens residents were born somewhere other than the United States, but many of these hard-working taxpayers have been senselessly barred from having a say in who represents them

in city government,” he said in a statement. “Today’s ruling is yet another attempt to further disenfranchise our immigrant neighbors and erase years of tireless advocacy to ensure our government is fully representative of the people it serves.” “To me it was a no-brainer,” Holden said. “It violated the state Constitution. I don’t know how my colleagues advanced it. They went through this exercise, the last Council, without actually checking the legalities.” The law was voted on the month before Ariola joined the Council. But she joined the suit immediately. “It was unconstitutional from the start. We knew that,” Ariola said. But she added government still does have work to do. “What I think we need to work on unraveling is the very long, arduous process there is for becoming a citizen,” she said. Paladino did not respond to a request for comment, but did tweet her agreement with the decision. “Chalk one up for common sense,” she wrote. Ariola and Holden believe an appeal is inevitable. “I’m sure it will be appealed,” Ariola said. “But I’m also sure we are on firm legal footing.” “They’ll be wasting taxpayer money,” Holden said. “Again. It’s unfortunate.” Q

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Extraordinary session on guns begins today State lawmakers called back to Albany in light of SCOTUS ruling

by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

The New York State Legislature will retur n to Albany on Thursday for an “extraordinary session,” convened by Gov. Hochul after last Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on New York State Rif le & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, in which it struck down a state law that strictly regulates the carrying of guns outside the home. The previous law, which had been on the books for more than a century, required an applicant to show “proper cause” for wanting to carry a gun in public. The ruling comes just weeks after several mass shootings across the country, including in Buffalo, NY, and at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Meanwhile, crime has increased significantly in the city and illegal guns are of particular concern. In order to combat that, Hochul recently signed a package of 10 bills into law. But this time around, the Legislature will take up legal guns. Ahead of lawmakers’ return to Albany today, precisely what legislation might be d raf ted i n response is more or less unknown. “I think the governor is doing her due diligence now to figure out what can we do within the legal confines of the state Consti-

At a recent press conference, Gov. Hochul holds the Supreme Court’s ruling on concealed carry PHOTO BY KEVIN P. COUGHLIN / NYS GOV. laws the impetus for lawmakers’ return to Albany today. tution, or even federal Constitution,” state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) said. State Sen. John Liu (D-Bayside), too, spoke in broad terms, saying that legislation was needed “to protect the city from become the wild west.” However, legislators are not going in completely blind.

“They did give us a framework of what they would consider to be constitutional and unconstitutional,” state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing) told the Chronicle, referring to the Supreme Court. To Stavisky, that framework is twopronged. First, she noted, the decision grants states the ability to determine which public spaces can and cannot have guns.

“What they are is under discussion,” Stavisky said. Among the many spaces that have been floated, she added, are schools, concer ts, spor ting events and public transportation. The second piece, Stavisky said, is to examine the power of those granting gun permits. “What they want to avoid — and the court specifically struck it down — was the fact that the people to whom you apply for a gun permit to carry outside the home, there was just too much left to discretion,” she explained. She added that another possibility that is “on the table” is to include language requiring gun owners to have firearm insurance so that a victim of a gun crime can collect damages. Stavisky added that a single, “omnibus” bill will be drafted Thursday, containing numerous gun control-related measures. All three Queens lawmakers emphasized the gravity of the situation. “The days of politics being involved with trying to save a life — because of the rampant gun violence — is over,” Addabbo, a self-described supporter of the Second Amendment, said. “I think there is no room for politics here. I think we’re just trying to Q save a life at this point.”

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All but two remain for districts in Queens; new HS leadership named by Deirdre Bardolf

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The next cohort of school superintendents for the upcoming school year has been announced after months of public engagement and public outcry from school communities in support of beloved leaders. In Queens, two school districts, 27 and 29, will be getting new superintendents. In District 27, Superintendent Jennifer Carreón will be replaced by David Norment. In District 29, Superintendent Beverly Mitchell will be superseded by Crystal Bonds. All other district incumbents will remain for Queens. “For the first time, the process of selecting district superintendents has involved constant input from parents, giving them the opportunity to hear from candidates, ask questions, and provide feedback on who should be the superintendent for their community,” said Mayor Adams in a prepared statement on Monday when the announcement was made. “These superintendents are committed to the communities they serve: To children, their parents, and families and teachers.” “It is my honor to introduce today the educational leaders on my team that will work every day to reimagine our public schools,” said Schools Chancellor David Banks.

After a contentious decision to fire Philip Composto in District 30 led to rallies and appeals from elected officials, the Department of Education reversed its decision and let him participate in the process. He was ultimately rehired, sparking joy from parents in the district like Deborah Alexander, a Community Education Council member, who largely headed the efforts. “It is a sigh of relief after all of our hard work,” said Alexander. She was dismayed, however, when Banks told reporters after the announcement, “Quite frankly, Phil Composto stepped up his game in a big way.” “It didn’t have anything to do with constituents being loud,” the education news site Chalkbeat quoted him as saying. Alysa O’Shea, the Queens representative for the Citywide Council for High Schools, participated in the C-37 process that appoints the community superintendents. Queens has received two new superintendents of high schools for Queens North and South. O’Shea said she was honored to take part in the intensive process and impressed at all the candidates. Hoa Tu will be the new high school superintendent for Queens North and O’Shea said she was struck by her commitment to provid-

Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks introduced the 45 new and returning city public school PHOTO BY MICHAEL APPLETON / MAYOR’S OFFICE superintendents at the Tweed Courthouse on Monday. ing quality educational and career pathways for students and that her appointment will help address the issues of representation in the district. Josephine Van-Ess will lead Queens South and attended school in Ozone Park and Jamaica herself. O’Shea recalls her emphasis on parent engagement. Every superintendent will engage in a

“Listening & Learning Tour” over the summer to connect with students, parents, school leaders, educators and local community members and to listen to their recommendations for improving schools, according to a press release from the DOE. Additionally, they will build out their school support teams and guide the creation of District CompreQ hensive Education Plans.

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‘Our body, our choice,’ say Qns. women Groups rally in solidarity with others across the country by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

“Tonight, in our country, our beautiful, wonderful country, a 13-year-old girl is being raped in an incest-related incident and is going to wake up tomorrow and realize that if she wants to end that pregnancy, she is going to be committing a crime in that state and she will not be able to get to New York,” said Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan (D-Long Island City) at a rally in Sunnyside following an announcement earlier that morning that the Supreme Court voted to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. “Somewhere in our countr y tonight, a mother of three or four who’s 40 years of age has just found out that she’s carrying an unhealthy pregnancy and could jeopardize her life and needs to terminate that pregnancy for the lives of her other children who would be left without their mother.” Nolan said she has been involved in this issue since she was in the sixth grade and how, although she is retiring this year and battling cancer, she will never give up the fight for reproductive freedom. “I want everyone to know, I’ve been to Washington too many times ... but I will go back again and bring the chemotherapy I need with me ... we have to keep going,” she said. Around 100 people gathered for that rally, led by midwife Melissa Bair and newly elected Democratic State Committee Member for District 36 Danielle Brecker. C o u n c i l wo m a n J u l i e Wo n (D-Sunnyside) shared the story of her pregnancy, which she learned about just after last year’s primary. Through tears, she recalled the worries she had. “I looked at my partner and I said, ‘Eugene, I don’t know if I can do this

right now. I’m about to take office. I am not prepared ... I don’t know if this is the right time.’” But she had the support of her partner and doctor in making the decision that was best for her. “That is how it needs to be across our country,” she said. Since then, she said, she has had to fight in the City Council to prioritize Planned Parenthood funding and had to use $7,500 of discretionary funding to do so. State Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Jackson Heights) said that this is a time of reckoning for the country as a whole. Shara Ashley Zeiger, left, attended the post-Roe mobilization rally outside of Queens Borough Hall. At right, protest“Never in the history of our coun- ers who remembered the fight of the 1970s attended with a sign from that era. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF try have we seen this kind of backSimilar concerns and opinions the filibuster and expand the damn the lifesaving procedure or not. ward action on this scale,” she said. “And then there are the states that In Latin American countries, she were shared at a rally outside of Supreme Court.” A s s e m b l y m e m b e r s J e s s i c a say no [abortion] for any reason. And said, such a decision would result in Queens Borough Hall on Tuesday, primary day, hosted by Queens Bor- González-Rojas (D-East Elmhurst), ectopics happen one in every 40 constitutional revolutions. “We have to deliberately educate ough President Donovan Richards Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) and pregnancies, people just don’t talk our neighbors because if you don’t and officiated by Deputy Borough Catalina Cr uz (D-Corona) and about it,” Zeiger said. Katherine Brezler, a strategic Councilwoman Lynn Schulman want an abortion, you don’t have to President Ebony Young. “I’m here to say that Queens will (D-Forest Hills) gave remarks. Rep- advisor at the Queens Borough Presihave one,” she exclaimed. “I don’t care the reasons why a not stay silent while five right wing resentatives from Planned Parent- dent’s Office, attended the rally person who is pregnant wants to justices attack our right to control hood, South Queens Women’s March despite being nine months pregnant. She had two abortions 20 years our reproductive and Choices Women’s Medical Cenhave an abortion. ago back in college when she was 19 decisions,” said ter in Jamaica also spoke. That is their busiMary Lou Greenberg spoke on and then 20 years old. Coming from Young. ness. Actually, that “My body, my behalf of Choices founder Merle a family of health professionals, she should be protectf you don’t want choice,” she got the Hoffman and said that the clinic has said there was no stigma and nobody ed by HIPAA, I already seen an influx of patients was picketing outside of the clinic. would argue,” she an abortion, you crowd chanting. “It’s not a delightful experience, R i c h a r d s from out of state, including Texas. said on the safedon’t have to Kew Gardens resident Shara Ash- it’s not fun,” she said. “But it certainpushed the imporguards to protect ley Zeiger, a film producer, attended ly wasn’t what it is now and what it is tance of voting. personal health have one.” “All it takes is with her daughter and wore a shirt headed to be.” information. If she had to bear both of those sit t i ng out one that read, “Abortion saved my life.” Another shared — State Sen. Jessica Ramos Zeiger had an ectopic pregnancy, pregnancies, she is not sure what her elect ion for a n fear was that other anti-choice candi- which occurs when a fertilized egg career trajectory would have looked freedoms could be rolled back and put in the hands of date to take us backwards,” he said. grows outside of the uterus. For her, like, she said. “It certainly would have set me the state, like contraception and “So let’s elect pro-choice candidates it was growing in one of her ovaries. It was treated with chemotherapy back. I have since gotten two masup and down the ballot and let’s run same-sex marriage. “If you read Thomas’s statement, ourselves if no one else is willing to. in what she described as a two- ters’ and worked in public schools for 15 years and I’ve been able to Pandora’s box has been opened,” said Let’s hold Congress and the presi- month-long abortion. She said the new ruling will make travel as an activist and on camBair. “And we all have to be ready,” dent’s feet to the fire and demand she said of Justice Clarence Thomas’ they lead on abortion rights like we medical professionals in some states paigns and, no, none of that would Q elected them to do. And yes, let’s kill question whether they can perform have happened,” Brezler said. concurring opinion.

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Francesca Anselmi and her daughters, left, attended the pro-choice protest in Sunnyside last week. This week, a rally was held at Queens Borough Hall. At right, activist Mary Lou Greenberg spoke on behalf of Choice’s Women’s Medical Center and explained the importance of wearing green, honoring the pro-choice fights waged by women in Latin American countries such as Argentina and Mexico.

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As right to choose is jeopardized in other states, NY prepares for influx by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

Queens residents and lawmakers voiced outrage, fear and anguish last Friday as the U.S Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that enshrined the right to choose into law, in ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This comes less than two months after the unprecedented leak of Associate Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion, which was published by Politico, sparking days of protests nationwide. That drove state lawmakers to write and pass a set of bills designed to protect abortion access in New York State, providing support to abortion providers and protecting them from extradition and arrest in other states for abortions performed in New York, among other things. Gov. Hochul signed the six bills into law last week. In 2019, the state passed the Reproductive Health Act, which effectively codified Roe v. Wade into state law. Still, Queens, the city and much of the nation remain uneasy in light of the ruling. “There is nothing to call this Supreme Court opinion but an affront to basic human rights and one that aims to shackle women and others in reproductive bondage,” Mayor Adams said in a statement. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) has been

especially vocal since the r uling was announced; along with many other lawmakers in Washington, DC, she marched from the Capitol to the steps of the Supreme Court. “Over the past few weeks, we have seen millions across the nation express their opposition to this life-altering ruling. People have gathered to protest in front of the Supreme Court, and have made their voices heard online and in their local communities,” she stated. “We have made so much progress in the 49 years since the historic ruling was issued but this awful decision kicks it all to the curb.” Councilmember Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills), who chairs the City Council’s Health Committee, was also concerned. “My great-grandmother died trying to give herself an abortion, & now many more women will suffer the same fate,” she tweeted. “Being a pa r t of the f i rst women-led @NYCCouncil, I will fight like hell for Reproductive Justice.” Borough President Donovan Richards emphasized the need to prepare for an influx of out-of-staters seeking abortions. “We must leave no stone unturned to not just expand access to abortion services for New Yorkers, but to better support our abortion care providers and make our state a true sanctuary for those from outside our borders seeking a procedure,” he said in a statement.

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At a Borough Hall rally in May, Queens residents and electeds voiced outrage at the impending Supreme Court decision, which was officially issued Friday. PHOTO BY SOPHIE KRICHEVSKY One way those services could be expanded is through a bill sponsored by Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas (D-East Elmhurst), which aims to provide funding for abortion providers and nonprofits supporting

access to abortion. González-Rojas has called on Hochul to call the Legislature to a special session in order to pass it. (Hochul has called for one, but to address gun control.) City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica) is one of many lawmakers calling for federal action. “It is incumbent on the U.S. Senate to take immediate action that ensures reproductive rights are protected across the United States by passing federal legislation,” she said in a statement. “We will fight back using every lever of power within our control.” And while a recent Pew Research Center study found that 61 percent of Americans think abortion should be legal in all or most cases, there are those who disagree — some in Queens, too. The Chronicle contacted Bridge to Life, a College Point-based organization that provides families with “life-affirming options,” for comment on the decision, and was referred to a statement from the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, which celebrated the ruling. “Today, we join millions of pro-life Americans who are praising God because our goal is to achieve an abortion-free America by building a culture of life.” Pro-choice rallies were held in Sunnyside Friday night and at Borough Hall Tuesday Q afternoon [see separate story].

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Dems tap Ardila SE Queens Dems in 37th AD primary cruise to victory

Progressive wins four-way contest by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

The second time was a charm for Juan Ardila. The community activist and former city Department of Education employee on Tuesday won handily in a four-way primary for the Democratic nomination for the 37th Assembly District. With no Republican challenger in November, Ardila, of Maspeth, will, come January, fill the seat held by the retiring Cathy Nolan since 1984. The district covers all or parts of Long Island City, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Sunnyside and Woodside. “It is with humility that I thank the people of Western & Central Queens for electing me to serve you in the New York State Assembly,” Ardila said Wednesday in a tweet to his supporters. “Thank you for the trust & confidence you have placed in me,” he added. “I hope to make you all proud.” Unofficial figures obtained from the city Board of Elections website on Wednesday afternoon showed Ardila well ahead of the pack with 43.61 percent of the vote, or 3,355 of the 7,693 ballots cast with 99 percent of the ballot scanners counted. Brent O’Leary, an attorney with a background in international finance, finished second with 26.24 percent. Johanna Carmona, a former Nolan staffer, garnered 19.7 percent while Jim Magee, a defense attorney and former prosecutor, polled 10.28 percent. Ardila had 36 percent of the vote and an early seven-point lead on O’Leary shortly after the polls closed at 9 p.m., and steadily built his lead over the next hour. Ardila, who also will be on the Working Families Party line in November, lost a 2021 primary against incumbent Democratic Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth). As in 2021, Ardila ran this year as a staunch progressive, though he touted sup-

Cook, Vanel, Hyndman all score double-digit wins in primary by Sean Okula

in a conversation with the Chronicle in May. Cook supporters claim Andrews manPrimary day was a banner day for South- aged to accumulate his $100,000 campaign war chest by duping perennial Cook donors east Queens Democratic incumbents. Longtime 32nd District Assemblywoman into thin king they were suppor ting Vivian Cook bested Dr. Anthony Andrews Andrews’ bid to win re-election as a Demofor the Democratic nomination in the district cratic district leader in Southeast Queens, encompassing Addisleigh Park, Jamaica, according to a City & State New York report Richmond Hill, Rochdale Village, South in March. Despite the tenor, Andrews conceded to Jamaica and Springfield Gardens on Tuesday. With 97.6 percent of scanners reporting, Cook in a Facebook post early Wednesday Cook secured 56.8 percent of the vote to morning. “We ran a great race and challenged the Andrews’ 42.9 percent, according to the status quo,” he said. New York Board of Elections. Other incumbents Alicia HyndAndrews conceded the race early man and Clyde Vanel secured Wednesday. decisive victories on Tuesday. Also winning renomination With 99 percent of scanners were Alicia Hy nd man reporting, Hyndman won by a (D-Springfield Gardens) of the margin of 79.3 percent to 20.4 29th District, also comprising percent, while Vanel secured a Laurelton, Rosedale, St. Albans, 2 022 86.3 percent to 13.5 percent victory Addisleigh Park, Hollis and Jamaiwith 92.4 percent of scanners reporting. ca, and Clyde Vanel (D-Queens VilHyndman ran against businessman Everlage) of the 33rd, also comprising Cambria Heights, St. Albans, Hollis, Bellerose and ly Brown, a self-proclaimed voice of “the people,” free from interest group influence. parts of Floral Park. Hyndman highlighted her accomplishDespite Cook’s longevity in the district, Andrews mounted a formidable financial ments as a legislator and representative of arsenal in his effort to unseat the assembly- the community in a conversation with the woman. The longtime York College admin- Chronicle last month, citing her work to istrator and educator raised over $100,000 charter a public health study into the effects between July 2021 and January 2022, per a of the two major Queens airports on the surChronicle report from earlier this year. Cook rounding area and her work to offer internanswered with a late fundraising surge, ship opportunities and after school programs receiving four contributions in excess of to troubled youth. Vanel had no problem with challenger $3,500 over the final months of the Oster Bryan, cruising to a 86.3 percent to campaign. In April, Andrews attempted to take his 13.5 percent victory in the 33rd District. “Thank you for re-electing me to continopponent to court, alleging she had forged signatures on the petition required for entry ue to work for you in Albany and in the disinto Tuesday’s primary. The Andrews cam- trict,” he tweeted Wednesday morning. “I paign later withdrew the lawsuit, citing a am deeply humbled to continue to be your Q desire to “win with the support of the people” representative in the NYS Assembly.” Associate Editor

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Juan Ardila, the presumptive Assemblymanelect in the 37th District, thanks and celebrates with his supporters on Tuesday night after the polls closed. JUAN ARDILA TWITTER PHOTO port his campaign received from both ends of the party spectrum as well as a great deal of backing from organized labor. On the issues, Ardila is a supporter of the Green New Deal, and has vowed to support and strengthen abortion rights. His public safety platform stresses gun control and dealing with poverty, homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse. He supports the New York Health Act, which would provide for single-payer health care, and more investment in mass Q transit.

Aubry wins 35th over Monserrate — again by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

Different year, same result. Assembly ma n Jef f r ion Aubrey (D-Corona) won Tuesday’s Democratic primary in the 35th Assembly District, once again comfortably fending off a challenge by disgraced former state senator and cit y cou ncilman Hiram Monserrate. He will be unopposed in November. Unofficial numbers obtained from the city’s Board of Elections on Wednesday

afternoon showed Aubry with 61.6 percent of the vote to 37.99 percent for Monserrate with 98.72 percent of the ballot scanners counted. The assemblyman defeated Monserrate in the 2020 Democratic primary by a final tally of 65 to 35 percent. Aubry was first sent to the Assembly in a special election in 1992. On Tuesday he had a commanding 69 percent of the vote in early returns shortly after the polls closed. Monserrate had gained five points by 10 p.m. when media

organizations called the race for the incumbent. Aubry is the Assembly speaker pro tempore and a member of the Ways and Means, Rules, Social Services and Governmental Employees committees. He is a member of the Council of State Governments and is a “Toll Fellow,” a distinguished association of state legislators Q from across the country.

Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubrey is headed FILE PHOTO back to Albany in January.

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Outstanding educators recognized by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

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Woodhaven celebrates 187 Woodhaven, originally named Woodville, celebrates its 187th anniversary in July. The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association, formed in 1972, met last Saturday for its monthly meeting and celebrations were in order. Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, center in red, honored the occasion by bringing a cake and balloons as well as presenting a resolution passed in the Assembly recognizing

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gram. She tries to connect with students on a personal level and loves “celebrating small moments with each other.” Colon has facilitated many community events, including a Black Lives Matter panel, Asian-American Heritage Month celebrations, movie nights and game nights. Nelson focuses on life skills as a social studies teacher, including initiating a brandnew culinary program at John Adams. Anoba has a knack for making his Regents physics class fun and incorporating real-life events into his lessons. “His classroom is always a hub of intellectual activity and student-centered instruction,” Q his district leader stated.

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Christine Galvin-Manzello, top left, Councilman Bob Holden and Lisa Cohen. Nethaniel Colon, Matthew Nelson and Lorenzo Anoba.

Woodhaven’s founding and history. Attendees also received copies of the resolution. It recounts notable residents such as Mae West and landmarks including the Forest Park Carousel and Neir’s Tavern. “I was proud to lead the State Assembly in honoring the place I call home,” said Rajkumar in a prepared statement. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., left of Rajkumar, participated in the celebration as well.

Twenty exemplary educators from across the city received the Big Apple Awards this year, including five from Queens. “The educators being honored as this year’s Big Apple Award recipients are stellar role models for their profession and examples of the type of caring, compassionate staff members we want every student to have,” said Schools Chancellor David Banks in a statement. Queens recipients this year are: Christine Galvin-Manzello and Lisa Cohen, both teachers at PS 91 in Ridgewood; Nethaniel Colon, English teacher at Cambria Heights Academy; Matthew Nelson, tenth-grade special education teacher at John Adams High School in Ozone Park; and Lorenzo Anoba, physics, biology and general science teacher at the Academy of Finance and Enterprise in Long Island City. Recipients receive a classroom grant made possible by The Fund for Public Schools, will serve as Big Apple Fellows, and get the opportunity to meet with one another. Honorees were nominated by district leaders and principals. Winners will also be invited to serve on the Chancellor’s Teacher Advisory Council. “This year’s class of awardees, including five Queens winners, are heroes who deserve our endless gratitude and thanks for their service to our communities and our city,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. in a prepared statement. Holden recognized Galvin-Manzello and Cohen at their school’s stepping-up ceremony. “It’s very rare to have two recipients in the same school,” he noted on Twitter. Each teacher’s bio and accolades are available on the Department of Education’s website. Cohen, who teaches physical education, leads field days and more. During the pandemic, she led virtual fitness classes for parents, staff and students. Galvin-Manzello is a fifth-grade teacher in an Autism Spectrum Disorder Horizon pro-

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Five Queens teachers honored

Catalytic theft Outstanding educators win prestigious Big Apple Award bill exhausting by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

vice to our communities and our city,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. in a prepared statement. Holden recognized Galvin-Manzello and Cohen at their school’s stepping-up ceremony. “It’s very rare to have two recipients in the same school,” he noted on Twitter. Each teacher’s bio and accolades are available on the Department of Education’s website. Cohen, who teaches physical education, leads field days and more. During the pandemic, she led virtual fitness classes for parents, staff and students. Galvin-Manzello is a fifth-grade teacher in an Autism Spectrum Disorder Horizon program. She tries to connect with students on a personal level and loves “celebrating small moments with each other.” Colon has facilitated many community events, including a Black Lives Matter panel, Asian-American Heritage Month celebrations, movie nights and game nights. Nelson focuses on life skills as a social studies teacher, including initiating a brandnew culinary program at John Adams. Anoba has a knack for making his Regents physics class fun and incorporating real-life events into his lessons. “His classroom is always a hub of intellectual activity and student-centered instruction,” Q his district leader stated.

Christine Galvin-Manzello, above left, Councilman Bob Holden and Lisa Cohen. Nethaniel Colon, Matthew Nelson and Lorenzo Anoba.

A bill aimed at halting the growing industry of catalytic converter theft have passed the state Senate and Assembly and now await Gov. Hochul’s signature. Senate bill S.9428A, introduced by Sen. Diane Savino (D-Staten Island), is co-sponsored by Sens. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and John Liu (D-Bayside). The converters, part of an automobile’s exhaust system, reduce pollution. They also contain precious metals and can be removed quickly by thieves who have a few minutes under a car with a power saw. “The ease of removing these devices from vehicles and the valuable precious metals used in catalytic converters has made this particular item a prime target for thieves,” Addabbo said in a press release. Upon its becoming law, vehicle dismantlers and scrap processors would be required to keep a paper trail and information on the seller of the parts. Documentation must be filed within 60 days, with a failure to do so resulting in fines. New motor vehicle dealers and other qualified dealers would also be required to stock catalytic converter etching kits Q for new motor vehicles.

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Mobile Pantry comes to OP Food Bank for New York City brought its Mobile Pantry Program to Ozone Park last Friday, distributing shelf-stable items such as proteins, whole grains and dairy, as well as halal items and farmer’s market goods including fresh produce greens and more to residents facing food insecurity. The program was made possible thanks to an $80,000 donation from Stop & Shop. The mobile pantry is set to serve Ozone

Park every week until Aug. 26 and is located at 74-02 101 Ave. More than 1.6 million New Yorkers are food insecure, according to a press release from the groups. Before the pandemic, more than 221,000 Queens residents were already food insecure and today the number is closer to 360,000 residents, nearly 16 percent of the population. In 2021, Food Bank for New York City distributed more than 121 million meals.

Mayor Adams and the NYPD have a clear message for the city’s motorbike and ATV users: Power down your engines. The NYPD announced its plan to rid the streets of motorized bikes and ATVs through a series of seizings and crushings, along with focused patrolling in areas where their usage is most prevalent. The goal, says the Police Department, is “removing these vehicles off the city’s streets — and ensuring they stay off.” The city’s effort was the subject of a viral video last week, when a clip of a bulldozer crushing a line of motorbikes circled the web. Police said to expect mor e “c r u sh i ngs” t h rou g hout t he summer. The NYPD says it has 588 motorbikes ready for crushing, and seized a total of 1,921 motorized vehicles between the start of the year and June 16. “For years, these dir t bikes have zipped through the streets, not only pestering New Yorkers, but breaking laws and endangering lives,” Mayor Adams said in an NYPD statement. “But thanks

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to the community members who reported these illegal bikes, and the st rong response by the NYPD, we are removing these illegal vehicles from the streets in record numbers.” To track down the vehicles, the city will assign borough patrol officers to map out motorbike routes and field intelligence officers to scope out storage and meeting spots. Traffic safety and youth coordination officers will be used to educate the public on the dangers of the vehiQ cles.

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hether we’ve had a stack set aside for months or haven’t picked up a book since our last vacations, many Queens residents are preparing to dive into some light reading as summer kicks off. And while the choices are overwhelming as shelves begin to fill with writers’ pandemic-era masterpieces, the Chronicle’s got you covered with recommendations — be it for a sticky day next to the AC, a day at the beach or for lounging poolside. This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub (Riverhead) — Though perhaps not as blatantly a beach read as her 2015 novel, “The Vacationers,” Straub’s latest novel, “This Time Tomorrow,” makes for quite the page turner. Come her 40th birthday, Alice Stern has been settled into her routine for some time; she’s kept her apartment for years, and has stayed at the same high school admissions job at her alma mater. But instead of wa k i ng u p with a hangover hangove the morning

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after her birthday, she wakes up in her childhood bedroom on her 16th birthday. Her father is not the same 73-year-old man approaching the end of his life; a successful author, he is at the height of his career. Straub’s fifth book takes readers back to 1990s New York and forces them to consider how small decisions have the power to change lives. The Girls in Queens, by Christine Kandic Torres (HarperVia) — While including a novel set in Queens on this list may seem obligatory, in this case, the pleasure is ours. Out just this month, Torres’ debut takes place in Woodside, where best friends Brisma, the daughter of a single mother from Puerto Rico, and Kelly, whose father is from Colombia and whose Irish mother is in prison, grew up. As the duo gets older, they must navigate their changing relationship as they are divided on whether to support an old friend accused of sexual assault. Marrying the Ketchups, by Jennifer Close (Knopf) — Fans of Nathan Hill’s “The Nix” and Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s “Fleishman Is in Trouble” need look no further for their summer reading. When Bud Sullivan, the owner of a Chicago family

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Rober t Leo Sheppard was bor n in Queens on Oct. 20, 1910. His father was Charles Sheppard, a plumbing inspector for New York City. He grew up in a humble, 1,314-square-foot attached house at 107-05 110 St. in South Richmond Hill. Robert had two older brothers. Charles Jr. followed his father as a plumber and John worked for a bank. Robert buried himself in his books and graduated from Columbia University, becoming a teacher at Grover Cleveland High in Ridgewood. On Aug. 22, 1936 he married Margaret Grace, and they had four children. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1948, Yankee management heard him give a eulogy on the death of Babe Ruth. His old school clear and concise speaking style was what they wanted. At the age of 40, he made his debut on April 17, 1951 at Yankee Stadium as the public address announcer. Sheppard was paid $15 a game and $17 for a doubleheader. He went on to a long run of 4,500 games over 57 seasons, including 21

The childhood home of Bob “The Voice of God” Sheppard at 107-05 110 St. in South INSET FILE PHOTO Richmond Hill, in the 1930s. World Series and two All-Star games from 1951 to 2007. Yankee slugger Reggie Jackson dubbed him “The Voice of God.” He died at his home on July 11, 2010, a few months short of his 100th birthday. His childhood home last sold for $240,000 in 2010 and Q is valued today at $470,000.

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Queens will celebrate Independence Day weekend with colorful, high-flying fireworks festivities that will fill the skies around Queens this Fourth of July. The biggest, boldest and most famous is the annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks extravaganza at 8 p.m. on the East River. This year will mark the 46th annual presentation. The show will be launched from barges on the East River. Gantry Plaza State Park at Hunters Point is the one official viewing area in Queens. Entry there and at all official viewing sites is free. The Macy’s fireworks website, macys.com/social/fireworks, states that locations such as Hunter’s Point South Park and Roosevelt Island are not recommended as they have areas that either are inaccessible to the public or have obstructed views. Attendees are asked not to bring lawn chairs, blankets, tents, coolers, umbrellas or large bags. Official sites in Manhattan include East 42nd Street and the FDR Drive, with entry and a security checkpoint at First Avenue and East 42nd Street; East 34th Street and the FDR Drive with entry and a security checkpoint at First Avenue and East 34th

The 46th annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show promises to light up the holiday PHOTO BY STEVE MALECKI / FILE on both sides of the East River. Street; and East 23rd Street and the FDR Drive with entry and security check at East 23rd Street and First Avenue. Official viewing sites in Brooklyn include Transmitter Park, Bushwick Inlet Park and Marsha P. Johnson State Park, all in the Greenpoint section.

As crowds begin to build some locations may be closed and spectators redirected to other open access points along the FDR Drive. The Macy’s fireworks website states that access points, viewing locations and transportation are subject to change. For those who can’t attend in person,

the fireworks will be shown live on NBC and streamed by Peacock. Entertainment this year for the televised and streamed performances will include Macy’s house orchestra conducted by Ray Chew; the Young People’s Chorus of New York City; and the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus. All musical productions also will be broadcast live on 1010 WINS radio. Additional information can be found on the website. There will be a warm-up at Citi Field on Friday, July 1, as the New York Mets will light up the skies above Citi Field following the game with the Texas Rangers. Ticketholders will be treated to a patrioticthemed fireworks display presented by Goya Foods. Game time is 7:10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Citi Field Box office and online at mlb.com/mets. For those who can’t get to Citi Field, the city Parks Department will have its regular Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks from 9:45 to 10:45 p.m. on the beach and boardwalk between West 10th and West 12th streets. The show is free. There also will be a free Monday night show on July 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Other dates throughout the summer are available online at nycgovparks.org/ Q events/fireworks.

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pated books of the season, this is somewhat uncharted territory for Egan, despite it being a “sibling” to her best-selling novel “A Visit From the Goon Squad.” The book features many of the same characters, but in a vastly different context: Bix, a minor figure in “Goon Squad,” is now the head of a media empire that has invented a product called “Own Your Unconscious,” which allows users to upload their own memories and access them at their leisure. But one feature, known as “Collective Consciousness” turns things upside down: It allows users to access the thoughts of all other anonymous users. The book raises questions about social media, privacy, corporate America and other moral dilemmas. Portrait of a Thief, by Grace D. Li (Tiny Reparations Books) — The canon for any heist movie or novel is “Ocean’s Eleven.” And while the characters do, in fact, watch the film for inspiration, they are by no means George Clooney or Brad Pitt: They are five Chinese-American Harvard students. The group’s ringleader, Will, has been offered $50 million by a Chinese billionaire to “take back what the West stole” and exhibited in museums across the coun-

When it comes to books to read this summer, the choices are endless. On the cover: Some titles we recommend. try. Li’s debut novel is by no means a textbook thriller, and explores Chinese-American identity. His Name is George Floyd, by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa (Viking) — Just over two years after George Floyd’s murder, Samuels and Olorunnipa of the Washington Post look into the life of the

man whose death ignited the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020. In examining Floyd’s ancestral roots in slavery and sharecropping, his childhood in segregated Houston schools and his own struggles with addiction, the authors show the power of systemic inequities the Black Lives Matter Q movement seeks to disarm.

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continued from page 23 restaurant by the same name, dies in November 2016, his three grandchildren find themselves back in the joint’s orbit. In a novel defined by the zeitgeist created by the Cubs’ World Series victory and President Donald Trump’s election, the family navigates the loss of its patriarch, political disagreements and each Sullivan’s own woes. The Candy House, by Jennifer Egan (Scribner) — One of the most highly antici-

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Notice of Formation of COSMIC GARDENING, LLC Articles of Organization were ﬁ led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/2022. Ofﬁ ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: KENDAL MAZZETTA, 6413 PALMETTO ST, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

DS FELLER INTEGRITY LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS LLC Articles of Org. ﬁ led NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/9/22. Ofﬁ ce in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 75-48 195th St., Fresh Meadows, NY 11366, which is also the principal business loc. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of EILEEN’S ESCAPES, LLC Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/14/22. Offi ce location: Queens County. Princ. offi ce of LLC: 8380 118 St., Apt. 3A, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. offi ce. Purpose: To announce the opening of my new travel agency.

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Legal Notices Notice of Formation of Very Pleasant Home LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/7/22. Ofﬁ ce location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 217-46 54th Ave, Bayside, NY 11364. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF QUEENS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF11, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF11, Plaintiff against - ANGELA NUNES, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 9, 2021. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the Courthouse steps of the Queens Supreme Court, located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on the 13th day of July, 2022 at 12:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Fourth Ward of the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York. Premises known as 10411 200th Street, St. Albans, (City of New York) NY 11412. (BL#: 10896-53) Approximate amount of lien $863,522.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 718142/2018. Robert J. Aiello, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: May 2, 2022 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

Notice of Formation of EMCAN LLC Articles of Organization were ﬁ led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/10/2022. Ofﬁ ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: BRIAN AN, 3714 PARSONS BLVD APT 4H, FLUSHING, NY 11354. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of LIC 3616, LLC Articles of Organization were ﬁ led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/20/2022. Ofﬁ ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: LIC 3616, LLC, 3635 36TH ST, ASTORIA, NY 11106 Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Lazio Business Solutions, LLC ﬁ led with the SSNY on 5/20/2022. Ofﬁ ce: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Marcello Mollica, 84-21 Cuthbert Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of SKIN PERFECTION ESTHETICS LLC Articles of Organization were fi led PATWALIA TAXI LLC. Articles of Organization were fi led with the with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/27/2022. Offi ce Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) location: Queens County. SSNY has on 6/13/22. Offi ce location: Queens been designated as agent of the County. SSNY has been designated as LLC upon whom process against agent of the LLC upon whom process it may be served. SSNY shall mail against it may be served. SSNY shall a copy of process to: THE LIMITED mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o LIABILITY COMPANY, 132 FRANKSUKHWINDER KAUR, 94-26 114TH LIN PLACE, UNIT 573, WOODStreet. #1F, S. Richmond Hill, NY 11419. MERE, NY 11598. Purpose: For any urpose: any lawful purpose. lawful purpose. LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: M J

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The NBA Draft returned to Barclays Center after a three-year absence. The Knicks held the 11th selection, but team president and general manager Leon Rose was unable to trade up to get the players he wanted and was unimpressed by who was available. Many draft experts thought the Knicks would pick guard AJ Griffin or center Mark Williams. Both were freshmen at Duke. Rose coveted Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, but was unable to pry him away from the Detroit Pistons, who grabbed his rights with the fourth pick. Ivey told the media he was aware of the Knicks’ interest in him and that his agents kept him apprised of the various trade rumors. The Knicks did select French forward/center Ousmane Dieng, but it was at the behest of the Oklahoma City Thunder with whom they worked out a trade involving future draft choices. Dieng came into the press conference wearing a Knicks cap but was aware he would be going to the Thunder. When I asked him if he was disappointed about not getting to work in New York where every language is spoken and culture represented (which is not the case in Oklahoma City), Dieng made the politically correct statement of how happy he was to be coming to the NBA, but his facial expression told another story. The player who may have the most immediate impact for his team is New Orleans Pelicans

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