Queens Chronicle South Edition 07-06-23

Drug shortages causing issues for both patients and prescription fillers Pharmacists: ‘This is affecting us all’

by Kristen Guglielmo Associate Editor

Drug shortages are on the rise all over the country right now, with many patients unable to get the medications they need.

The Food and Drug Administration announced in October 2022 that there is a shortage of the popular ADHD drug Adderall. Now, the alternative that many providers prescribed instead, Vyvanse, is also suffering shortage issues.

Queens pharmacies are overwhelmed with patients trying to fill prescriptions for medications that are simply not available. Some have had to transfer their prescriptions from their usual pharmacy to ones miles away in order to get the medications they need most.

However, independent pharmacies might be having more luck than the chains, according to Vito Colombo of Colombo’s Pharmacy in Middle Village.

“We use wholesalers. There’s only a handful of distributors that independent pharmacies use, so we’re all in the same boat,” Colombo said. “Medications being out of stock affects everyone, but we might have a leg up on bigger chains because we get deliveries twice a day. Most chains only get deliveries twice a week. So if someone comes in the morning looking for something that’s out of stock, we can order

it to have it delivered in the afternoon.”

Isaac Matatov of Woodhaven Chemist pharmacy also spoke on working with distributors for patients.

“We try our best to accommodate everybody. I can take pride in the fact that I have been able to help a lot of patients because I go out of my way to search through different wholesalers. To be honest, it’s definitely difficult,” he said. “But so far, we’ve been able to satisfy the needs of most of our patients, and

even new patients. They value that aspect.”

When asked if the drug shortage might have indirectly increased his customer base due to the chain pharmacies such as CVS having difficulties keeping up with demand, Colombo could not say for certain — only that he recommends patients try filling their prescriptions at independent pharmacies first.

Matatov also said he’s seeing additional business brought in from chain pharmacies.

“A lot of customers are coming from chains

complaining that the chain can’t sustain what they need, that they can’t get it,” Matatov explained. “And I understand the difficulty. But if you put a little bit of effort, you can always solve the problem. And that’s what we’re doing. I’m proud to say that we have been getting things done for them.”

An independent pharmacy owner in South Queens spoke to the Chronicle under the condition of anonymity. “The shortages are certainly affecting all of us,” he said. “We use specific wholesalers, and it’s difficult to get controlled substances from them. And we don’t have authority to order those drugs from other retailers.”

“A lot of the time, the drugs we need are unavailable, or the generic is out of stock and the name brand is available, which is extremely expensive for us and for patients. So customers are forced to make a decision,” the owner explained.

That decision? Pay up, or attempt to find another pharmacy that may have the generic in stock.

The popular pharmacy chain Walgreens declined an interview, but a representative told the Chronicle it is aware of intermittent shortages of certain medications, is working with suppliers to replenish supply as quickly as possible and is willing to suggest alternatives to

Pharmacies are suffering as a result of the nationwide drug shortage. Controlled substances have been especially difficult for both pharmacists and patients to locate.

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Spring Creek radioactivity, other area issues discussed at HBL civic meeting Army Corps: NPS has resumed investigation

by Kristen Guglielmo Associate Editor

The Army Corps of Engineers has started a remedial investigation of the radioactive contamination in Spring Creek Park, area residents were told at last week’s Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association meeting.

The contamination was found through samples obtained while improvements were being made to the area. The city Parks Department and the Army Corps handed out information sheets detailing progress on the investigation into the contamination, said PJ Marcel, a community activist who related what happened at the June 27 meeting at St. Helen Catholic Academy.

A representative of the Army Corps said the contamination is limited to the wetlands and is not affecting the homes behind the contaminated area.

Back in May, the National Park Service planned to conduct field investigations on the site, including drive over and gamma walkover surveys. However, vandals broke onto the property and damaged government equipment and contractor property, causing a delay in the investigations.

The Parks Department and Army Corps confirmed that the park will remain closed for safety as investigations proceed. They urged the public to reach out to the NPS if they want further updates and information.

Also attending was Capt. Jerome Bacchi, commander of the NYPD’s 106th Precinct,

who reported that Dodge Chargers are the new trend among stolen vehicles, as well as specially ordered, high-performance versions of other models.

Bacchi also took questions from community members regarding children in the community being outwardly disrespectful. He urged residents to try to address such issues with parents instead of the police, but noted the NYPD will help as much as it can.

The closure of Prima Pasta & Café on Cross Bay Boulevard was brought up by community members at the meeting. It was said that the property owner worked without hesitation to resolve the garbage issue, which was the primary cause of the rat infestation. Poison was laid on the property for further mitigation. It was not said whether the restaurant would reopen.

More than 60 residents were in attendance, among them active civic leaders, along with Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Park) and state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr (D-Woodhaven) and representatives from the offices of Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) and state Sen. Roxanne Persaud (D-Brooklyn, Queens). Q

Max Rosner made, changed baseball history at Dexter Park in Woodhaven There used to be a ballpark right here

by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

In a city richer in baseball history than any other, Max Rosner is one of the most influential men that most fans have never heard of.

But on July 1, the city co-named a street corner in Woodhaven in Rosner’s honor on the site where his Dexter Park hosted just about every legendary player, including Negro Leaguers, who suited up between about 1920 and 1951.

The Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society welcomed more than 20 members of Rosner’s family from as far away as Seattle for the dedication of Dexter Court and 86th Road as Max Rosner Way.

Homes and a supermarket now sit on the land located just across the street from Franklin K. Lane High School. The bill to co-name the street was introduced by Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth), who was unable to attend.

Ed Wendell, president of the society, said Rosner was an immigrant from Hungary who came to the United States in 1892. He opened up a prosperous cigar business, and had a family, which by themselves would have fulfilled the American dream by any definition. But Rosner and his adopted country would have more to offer each other.

“He fell in love with baseball,” Wendell said, becoming a player and eventually manager of a semipro team before buying the independent Brooklyn Bushwicks.

“Dexter Park opened in April 1923 — this year is its 100th anniversary,” Wendell told the crowd.

The Bushwicks, who seldom traveled, hosted minor league teams, major leaguers on barnstorming tours like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Dizzy Dean looking to pick up some off-season money, and the elite Negro League teams and players of the era includ-

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Capt. Jerome Bacchi, commander of the 106th Precinct, addresses concerns at the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association meeting last Tuesday. The radioactive contamination found in Spring Creek Park, above, has been a concern of residents for years following its discovery.

PHOTO BY PJ MARCEL, RIGHT; FILE PHOTO

The family of Woodhaven baseball pioneer and innovator Max Rosner, inset, and supporters, celebrate the co-naming of a street where his Brooklyn Bushwicks played for more than three decades.

PHOTO BY VANCE BARBOUR; INSET COURTESY WOODHAVEN CULTURAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Some critics say plan undercuts vital services; others call it financially risky City adopts record $107B budget pact

by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

The city’s $107 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year that took effect on July 1 is the largest ever approved by the City Council.

It had more than enough support, passing by a final vote of 39-12, with the Council’s Progressive Caucus saying it does not spend enough on things like social service programs. Other critics said that it is pushing the city closer to a fiscal cliff with projected out-year deficits of nearly $20 billion over three years.

It marks a $6 billion increase over the budget approved in June 2022, though unanticipated revenue allowed for spending just short of $111 billion in the fiscal year that ended over the weekend.

The final version came in about $1 billion over Mayor Adams’ executive budget plan from April, and $5 billion higher than the preliminary one proposed in February.

Projected out-year deficits are $5 billion for fiscal year 2025, $6.8 billion for FY 2026 and $7.9 billion for 2027. The figures for FY 2025 and 2026 are slightly higher than those forecast by the mayor in January.

“We are proud to have reached a budget that makes strategic investments to keep our city safe and clean, and ensures working families have the services they need, while simultaneously maintaining strong reserves that will allow our city to be prepared for the future,” the mayor said in a statement from his office. “Despite myriad challenges and unexpected crises we have faced, I am proud to say we have successfully navigated these cross currents to arrive at a strong and fiscally responsible budget that will continue to ‘Get Stuff Done’ for New Yorkers.”

Councilmembers Tiffany Cabán (D-Astoria) and Jennifer Gutiérrez (D-Brooklyn, Queens) were the only two members of the Queens delegation to vote no.

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patients when necessary.

Northwell Health Public Relations Advisor Diane O’Donnell spoke to the Chronicle about the hospital system’s response to the shortages.

“It’s safe to say that we manage drug shortages very carefully,” she said. “We work with drug manufacturers and suppliers to ensure we have enough supply for patients in need.”

When asked if there are any medications the hospital has had trouble attaining, O’Donnell responded that there are not.

The shortages are perhaps affecting

Department of Homeless Services, which has been slammed by the influx of unauthorized migrants and asylum seekers. The $4.1 billion budget is a marked increase over the $2.4 billion first approved for FY 2023.

Other details of the spending plan — all figures are compared to the number approved by the Council in June 2022 — include:

• $5.8 billion for the NYPD, an increase of $274 million over the initial 2023 allocation;

• $31.49 billion for the Department of Eduction, an increase of $466 million;

• $2.3 billion for the FDNY, up from just under $2.29 billion;

• $579 million for the Department of Parks and Recreation, up from $562 million; and

• $1.9 billion for the Department of Sanitation, increased from $1.87 billion.

“The Council’s focus in this budget has been to protect the essential services that the people of this city rely on to be healthy, safe,

patients most of all. “I don’t know what to do anymore,” Siann from Ridgewood told the Chronicle. (Last names of residents have been omitted due to privacy concerns.)

“I use albuterol for my asthma, which was already hard to get sometimes, and now it’s worse. I take Adderall for my ADHD, and that has been impossible, too. I had to drive to Brooklyn for my refill last month instead of walking to the Duane Reade on my block. I’m not doing that every time,” Siann said.

Another Queens resident, Ralph, told the Chronicle about his concerns with obtaining Ozempic, a treatment for diabetes.

“I don’t understand what is happening,” said Ralph, who lives in Ozone Park. “I’m a type 2 diabetic. I’ve been taking Ozempic

and successful,” Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica) said in a press release last week. Adams said the Council was able to restore numerous proposed cuts to what she considers essential services and programs.

“This budget is an imperfect result of negotiation, but it reflects the efforts of this Council to deliver for the people of New York — to restore cuts to essential services like our libraries and our schools,” said Coucilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers (D-Laurelton).

Brooks-Powers said it includes an expansion of the Fair Fares program and additional funding for senior care and secures $4 billion annually toward affordable housing as well as nearly $33 million for renovations of vacant NYCHA units.

Gutiérrez, in a press release sent to the Chronicle last week, thanked the speaker and her negotiating team for holding the line on many cuts proposed by the administration.

“But I cannot ignore the reality that my community is drowning in displacement, evictions, food insecurity, and childcare costs, and this budget leaves the city gasping

injections for years. All of a sudden, they’re warning me it might be out of stock until December. I’ve still been able to get it, but who knows how long that will last? I don’t want to end up hospitalized because my medication isn’t available all because the demand is too high since people are using it for weight loss.”

Kit, a woman from Fresh Meadows, said she has not had issues obtaining her medication from her local, independent pharmacy after switching from a Rite Aid.

“I think it’s crazy,” Kit said of the shortages. “I’m in my 30s. I was diagnosed with anxiety when I was in middle school, and given lorazepam in college to manage it. But I never had to worry about what I would do without

for air,” she said. “... The Mayor’s budget fails our schools, our parents, our tenants, our unhoused, our seniors, our social service providers and it frames our economy of care as a question up for debate, rather than a requirement for our success.”

Cabán was equally unimpressed in a tweet, citing “@NYCMayor’s attacks on working class New Yorkers’ health, safety, and economic security!”

Andrew Rein, president of the Citizens Budget Commission, also opposed many aspects of the budget, albeit for completely opposite reasons.

“The City’s leaders announced a fiscal year 2024 budget agreement that will please many stakeholders — for the next year,” Rein said in an email.

“It is essentially a one-year budget that again unfortunately delays the wise but hard choices needed to stabilize the City’s fiscal future,” he added. “With the coffers temporarily bulging, the budget increases fiscal cliffs, widens future budget gaps, and misses the opportunity to deposit money into the Rainy Day Fund.”

He said the city is funding many services and programs this year without dedicated funding beyond next June 30.

“The City should not wait until it slams into a fiscal wall to spend within its means,” Rein said. “It should prioritize programs, reduce spending on those with lower impact, and restructure operations to increase productivity.”

Rein credited Mayor Adams for many reductions and savings programs.

“Thus far this has mostly been pruning low-hanging fruit,” he said “Furthermore, collective bargaining agreements failed to include productivity savings to offset their costs.”

Rein said the administration, Council and the municipal unions must collaborate to ensure the city can deliver cost savings to New Yorkers.

“This burgeoning habit of funding major programs one year at a time is effectively putting the budget dance of years’ past on steroids, potentially creating massive annual service crises.” Q

my medication until now.”

She spoke of the stress of having to wait until the last second to order a refill. “I have to wait until I have one tablet left to call in a refill since I’m on a controlled substance. Rite Aid didn’t have it in stock yet when I called. It happened the month before, too. I switched to a smaller pharmacy and I don’t have an issue anymore.”

With no solution to the nationwide shortage in sight, Colombo said shopping independent is a good bet to combat the high demand for medications at chain pharmacies.

“I tell new customers that get their prescriptions transferred from chains to come here first next time. I’m a little tongue-incheek about it,” he laughed. Q

Mayor Adams, left, and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at the June 29 announcement of an agreement on a new $107 billion budget. PHOTO BY ED REED / NYC MAYORAL PHOTOGRAPHY OFFICE

“Thus far this has been mostly pruning low-hanging fruit.”

— Andrew Rein, Citizens Budget Commission

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Rampant shoplifting just has to stop

One busy Central Queens business celebrated the Fourth of July by putting up plywood over one of its plate-glass windows, which had been smashed in that very morning. The culprit was a would-be thief who, after being caught stealing a bunch of ice cream by the owner, returned to the store to make a ruckus out front and then throw a large rock through the window. It didn’t just crack the glass but put a big hole in it. And this was not in the dark “wee hours” of the morning but around 8:30 a.m.

Retail theft is out of control. Sometimes so are retail thieves. That’s why so many stores just let them go. But when you own the place, you can’t just rely on corporate to take care of things. And insurance write-offs lead to higher premiums. Plus, just letting crime happen leads to a sense of lawlessness, which engenders more crime. We know this because we saw the broken windows theory of combating lesser crimes to prevent larger ones applied to this city in the early 1990s, leading to the greatest improvements in safety ever seen, at least since reliable data have been kept.

Now crime stats are in flux. They’ve been up the past few years but many have leveled off or are dropping. Not so shoplifting. According to one report in The New York Times, citing police data, shoplifting complaints nearly doubled in five years, rising to nearly 64,000 in 2022. Only about 34 percent resulted in arrests

last year, compared with 60 percent in 2017, The Times said. And then there are the cases that go unreported, like the one that resulted in that broken window Tuesday. The owner decided not to involve the cops that time. He’s now considering getting those ice cream lid locks that recently made the New York Post’s front page. Many of us have seen large-scale retail theft firsthand. You hear what sounds like luggage being quickly rolled through a drugstore, turn around and see that it’s just that — some guy’s wheeling a suitcase full of stolen merchandise out the door. There’s no time to stop him, maybe no inclination. He’s shameless, maybe violent and knows he’s likely to get away with it as long as he makes the door. Now dozens of Queens denizens and their councilman, Bob Holden, have had enough. The residents signed a petition calling on CVS — not the city, not the cops — to do more to combat shoplifting, saying they feel unsafe in the chain’s Maspeth store. Holden wrote the company’s president a letter outlining what he thinks should be done and had a call with someone there on Wednesday.

We’re not sure what will come of that, but something has to change. Maybe it will take a broken window or two to make an omelette. We cannot let rampant organized shoplifting continue until stores start leaving neighborhoods here like they already are on the West Coast. That just causes further decline we can’t afford.

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The new outlaws

Going Bowne

We were so looking forward to a clean, fresh pond at Bowne Park, what with the city investing $3.6 million in taxpayer funds in an eight-year project to improve the stagnant water and other elements of life there. The turtles would get a new island! Leaping jets of water would keep the algae down!

Alas, the water is sputtering, algae is covering the pond’s surface and at least some of the turtles still aren’t doing well; the Chronicle saw two floating around the other day, looking rather deceased.

The city says it knows what’s wrong and will soon fix it, that the algae is harmless and the turtles may be dying of heat. Perhaps, but we’ve been “let Bowne” by the city before. Maybe put less time and effort into ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings and more into the actual work. Get stuff done, as the mayor says.

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How many people will get hurt or killed before the city imposes regulations on e-bike drivers? Why aren’t operators of these unlicensed vehicles required to obey traffic rules?

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E-bikes bounding through the bike lanes at high speeds present a hazardous condition for pedestrians and other vehicles crossing the streets, avenues and boulevards around town. E-bike drivers routinely go through red lights, and neither notice nor care about people or automobiles right in front of them.

The mayor’s continued expansion of bike lanes and failure to enforce traffic rules on their users is threatening the safety of the citizens of New York City.

Dorothy Philipps Forest Hills

Subway scofflaws

Dear Editor:

As senior citizens who depend on public transportation two or three times a week for our doctor’s appointments, my wife and I take the F train at the 179th Street station. The closest entry is at Edgerton Boulevard and Hillside Avenue. To get to the turnstile, you have to go down two sets of stairs, which are littered with garbage, urine and, at times, feces. If you go down to the next entrance,

which has two stairs, most days you will find persons sitting there smoking pot or cigarettes and not moving out of your way. Today, June 26, two individuals were sitting on the stairs drinking and smoking. Why, they even had a small table to put their bottles on.

Since the token booth was closed a few years ago, there are no MTA workers in the lobby. Police are a rare presence. Many riders don’t pay and jump or go under the turnstiles. It is too difficult to walk to the end of the station where there is a token booth.

As a faithful reader of your great paper, I hope you can help with informing the authorities about this. Thank you in advance for listening.

Bob Ellson Jamaica Estates

Mayor Adams’ tantrum

Dear Editor:

At a town hall meeting, Mayor Adams admonished tenant activist Jeanie Dubnau for what he perceived as her disrespect toward

him. He informed her he walked in as a man and he would walk out as a man. Apparently Ms. Dubnau expected Mr. Adams to walk in as a mayor and behave as a mayor, not as a little boy on the playground.

Larry O’Connell Rego Park

Reform college admissions

Dear Editor:

Last Thursday’s Supreme Court decision will have devastating impacts on the diversity of ou r institutions of higher education and learning in general. This decision does nothing but preserve and increase the likelihood of admissions for wealthy and well-connected students. In order to factually achieve a more transparent and fai r admissions process, we must look at the admissions process holistically, which cannot happen without addressing the practice of legacy, athletic scholarships, faculty and donor connections in the admissions process.

We must maintain a transparent and equita-

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ble admissions process that ensures the identities, strengths, achievements and experiences of all applicants are valued and considered. I am angry that Asian Americans are being used as pawns in this lawsuit and as a wedge between communities of color and will be treated as scapegoats under the false assumption we will benefit. Asian-Americans are being used by the same people who purport to care about them getting into universities, but are passing alien land laws preventing them from buying homes. The number of Asian-American students admitted is unlikely to increase. The quality of our education will decrease and benefit the wealthy and well-connected.

I remain committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunity for all in higher education.

Grace Meng U.S. Representative for the Sixth District Flushing

Bowne Park disaster

Dear Editor:

Bowne Park’s reopening was celebrated in May. Have you looked at the pond today? Two months later and the pond is completely polluted. After spending millions of dollars to renovate the pond, it is worse than it ever was.

I have written to City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, the Bowne Park Civic Association and the Parks Department and issued a request with 311. No one has replied and nothing is being done. It is a total disaster. Please help me notify the correct agency to correct this. Please help!

Anthony Szymanski Flushing

Editor’s note: See our report on the pond’s conditions in some print editions this week or at qchron.com.

They just hate Jews

Dear Editor:

Re Davor Grancaric’s June 29 letter, “Free speech about Israel”:

The writer does not fool me for a moment. The aim of the so-called Palestinian people is to destroy the State of Israel, which has a historic, legal and moral right to exist. This socalled Palestinian people, invented by the Arabs, do not want a state; they want to become part of a greater Syria, which, by the way, does not appear so great now.

All the Davor Grancarics of the world have tried every way to complete their goal: wars, terror, economic, legal, social and cultural boycotts. And they will not succeed.

The truth is people like these are Jew haters and liars.

Marshall Perlow Brooklyn

It sure is anti-Semitism

Dear Editor:

In the June 29 issue Davor Grancaric wrote in his letter to the editor, “Supporting BDS [the boycott, divest and sanction movement against Israel] doesn’t make one anti-Semitic, and it certainly isn’t ‘hate speech.’” Mr. Grancaric is wrong on both counts.

First, Israel has been under attack by the Palestinians since literally its first moment of existence and Israelis have a right to defend themselves. Second, if Mr. Grancaric and other leftwing types are so against oppression, why do they not boycott China over its treatment of the Uyghurs, the Arab countries over their treatment of women and gays or other third-world dictatorships? Why is it only the Jews they want to boycott?

Until I hear a better argument from Mr. Grancaric it must be assumed that his words constitute anti-Semitic hate speech.

Lenny Rodin Forest Hills

Pride not promiscuity

Dear Editor:

Pride Month and parades: They’re intended as a celebration of the gay men and women who enrich our society in so many roles and their decades-long struggle to enjoy every aspect American life has to offer without judgment and restriction. Gay men and women, such as many of my friends and neighbors, can be found in all fields of arts, sciences, theater, literature, business and education, and their contributions have been innumerable and lifechanging. Their objectives and purpose are to share in everything American life has to offer equally and without prejudice or discrimination based on their sexual orientation. These were the gay men and women I was proud to know, proud to associate with and proud to share my city and country with.

Then I watched coverage of the 2023 pride parades around America and wondered if the word “pride” could still be applied. An anthem of “We’re coming for your children” must and should have sent shivers down the spine of every parent. Will those parents attend the next parade with naked men on bicycles, or in phallic costumes and scantily clad, absurdly costumed individuals who in no measure represent the overwhelming majority of gay men and women?

The NYC Pride March was a tasteless, vulgar and obscene presentation by individuals who flaunted and advertised the lifestyle of a very small fraction of gay society. Their lack of propriety and regard for the greater community will and should alienate them from any and all mainstreams of our culture. This parade lost any claim to pride for the gay community and will, I hope, lose the support of everyone who believes a child should not be exposed to public debauchery and debasement. We seem to have cast boundaries aside and are expected to accept and applaud the expression of every corrupt, dissolute and decadent action the human mind can conceive.

Bruce Carney Kew Gardens

Prevent gun violence

Dear Editor:

In New York and nationally, summer holiday weekends have become tragically synonymous with increases in gun violence. Shootings across the five boroughs — including one that struck a 5-year-old and another that killed a 15-year-old — compound with mass shootings like we saw in Baltimore. Violence rates may continued on next page

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Queens biz leaders mixed on bin rules

Eateries unsure if upcoming trash containerization policy is practical

by Sophie Krichevsky

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It’s official: Food-related businesses will need to use containers with lids for their trash beginning July 31, Mayor Adams announced last Wednesday.

“New York City used to be known for our mean streets, but, going forward, we’re going to be known for our clean streets,” Adams said.

Acknowledging that some restaurants and other eateries may not have space to store containers, the policy allows for businesses to leave their bins on the sidewalk within 3 feet of the establishment.

The policy change comes just months after the Department of Sanitation pushed back garbage put-out times as part of the mayor’s continued crusade against rats and other pests.

And while vermin are no friend to restaurant owners and business leaders, those in Queens have mixed feelings on the new rules.

“No real restaurant owner is in the business of harboring rats or creating a [pest] situation,” said Loycent Gordon, owner of Neir’s Tavern in Woodhaven. “I think that containerization is actually a good idea overall, it’s just that it may be impractical for some businesses.”

Gordon was mainly concerned with establishments’ ability to keep their bins on the sidewalk. He was not alone. Ted Renz, executive director of the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District, was worried by that, as well. “I’m fearful that these containers will be proliferating all over the street, and will make the street not a pleasant shopping spot,” he told the Chronicle.

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be decreasing generally in New York City, but those trends mean nothing to people grieving tragedy.

The expectation of gun violence cannot lead to its normalization. Instead, it must spur us to provide additional preventative resources, on these days and year-round. The Fourth of July is taken as a day to recognize America — and we should recognize it as a call to address the uniquely American tragedy of gun violence.

Jumaane D. Williams New York City Public Advocate Manhattan

Editor’s note: The writer penned his letter before other mass shootings this week in Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas.

Give Jersey a cut

Dear Editor:

There is more to “Toll-free New Jersey?” (Editorial, June 29). Just like the MTA, both New Jersey Transit and the Port Authority have similar multiyear capital plans. Gov. Hochul and MTA Chairman Janno Lieber should offer NJ Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Transit a fair share of revenues generated by these new tolls Garden State residents will be paying. If 10 percent of revenues are to be allocated to the LIRR, why not 10 percent to NJ Transit? Add 5 percent to the Port

Authority Trans Hudson subway, PATH. This will still leave the MTA with 85 percent of toll revenues.

Some of these dollars could go toward the NJ share for the Gateway project ($18 billion for two new Hudson River tunnels plus rehab of two existing tunnels, or $39 billion for the full scope), the $10 billion Port Authority 42nd Street Bus Terminal or other transportation improvements beneficial to NJ residents. After all, fair is fair.

Also, thousands of New Yorkers are reverse commuters traveling to NJ jobs, schools, sports stadiums, entertainment, Newark Airport and other destinations. They benefit from NJ Transit, Port Authority and PATH capital investments.

Larry Penner

Great Neck, LI

The writer is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who served for 31 years in the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office, working on funding grants for more than 30 agencies.

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Dian Yu, executive director of the Flushing BID, agreed: “It’s bad for the pedestrians, because our sidewalks — as I always complain — our sidewalks are very narrow.” Adding trash containers into the mix, he said, would only make it harder to walk around Downtown Flushing.

Andrew Rigie, executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance, shared many of

those same hesitations.

But the opposition goes beyond just aesthetics and foot traffic.

As Gordon pointed out, businesses that do not have room to store the containers inside and have no choice but to leave them outside could see their outdoor dining patronage shrink — either because they are unappetizing to diners or because of space limitations.

“I don’t want to impede on outdoor dining, which has given us a whole new level of resiliency that I’ve noticed already,” he said. “I don’t want to lose that stream of revenue that’s well needed.”

Yu was wary of pedestrians using bins on the sidewalk as their personal trash cans, and was skeptical that containers could be well kept, pointing to some Flushing businesses that already use bins, which often overflow with trash bags. “The result is usually disastrous,” he said before elaborating, “They don’t maintain it. When they leak, it’s a problem.”

Yu added that allowing restaurants to leave containers outside might encourage them to put trash outside before 8 p.m., making the delayed put-out time moot.

“That’s a problem with the city, unfortunately,” Gordon said. “They’re always putting the cart before the horse.” Q

Kiwanis scholarship winners

The Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach awarded six scholarships to students in the 11414 ZIP code on June 29 at Lenny’s Clam Bar and Restaurant. Each of the winning high school graduates was awarded $1,000.

One scholarship winner, Alexa DiNapoli, was visiting her future college campus and could not attend. Celebrating here are her mother, left, who attended in her stead, and winners Gianna Desena, Isabella Sartori, Myra Lin, Ashley Miller and Jordan Conter,

with longtime Kiwanians Dino Bono at center and Stephen Sirgiovanni at right.

This is the seventh year the Howard Beach Kiwanis Club, which has served the community since 1962 and meets at Lenny’s weekly, has given out its education awards. They are the Paul Anthony Bono Scholarship, the Stanley Merzon Scholarship, the Founders Scholarship, the August Sirgiovanni Scholarship, the James Giustizia Scholarship and the Matthew Pecorino Scholarship.

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A new policy from the Department of Sanitation aims to eliminate piles of trash bags outside restaurants. But in Queens, the business community is skeptical. PHOTO BY SOPHIE KRICHEVSKY / FILE

Sunrise Stables gets new command facility

by Kristen Guglielmo Associate Editor

The city Parks Department announced the opening of a new Parks Enforcement Patrol mounted command facility at Sunrise Stables in Gemini Fields in a written statement last Friday.

The new facility, which is the first in the borough in 23 years, will house two horses, Fiona and Ginger. It will serve as a training site for mounted PEP officers.

With a $162,000 donation from the L.P. Rizzuto Foundation, a new office trailer and horse trailer have been added to the park, allowing for expanded Parks operations out of Sunrise Stables, which is operated by Gallop NYC.

From Sunrise Stables, mounted PEP officers can trailer out and patrol parks in Brooklyn and Queens. It will also serve as an ideal location for training new mounted recruits.

Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue wrote in a statement, “We are so thankful to the L.P. Rizzuto Foundation for this donation, which will allow us to provide a more visible presence in our parks, furthering our commitment to

keep our greenspaces safe and welcoming, assist with crowd control during special events, and provide first aid when needed.”

Parks Deputy Commissioner of Urban Park Service and Public Programs Margaret Nelson also thanked L.P. Rizzuto for the donation and added, “Located on the border of Brooklyn and Queens, this expansion will allow the communities of these two boroughs to interact with the Mounted Unit as they patrol to keep our parks safe and educate the public.” Q

Rock of the bay Mundy honored

Councilwoman Joann Ariola and Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato honored lifelong Broad Channel resident and activist Dan Mundy Sr. at the Broad Channel Civic Association meeting on June 22. His son, Dan Mundy Jr., was also in attendance.

Ariola and Amato presented Mundy Sr., a retired firefighter, with citations for all he has done for the community, including his stalwart service to Broad Channel, the Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers and, for 30 years,

to Community Board 14.

“Thank you for all you’ve done, and continue to do for your community, Dan!” Ariola wrote in a Facebook post.

Amato wrote on Twitter, “Dan Mundy Sr. is an invaluable resource to Broad Channel for his entire life and I know he will continue to be! It was my honor to present him with an official citation for all his efforts in the community!”

— Kristen Guglielmo

Sunrise Stables welcomed two horses to its new facility. PHOTO COURTESY NYC PARKS

Holden, company officials trying to address concerns about safety Shoplifting effects worry CVS customers

by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

The CVS pharmacy chain and Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) on Wednesday discussed security concerns that the councilman passed along last week after receiving numerous complaints about shoplifting at three stores in his district.

Holden, in a June 28 letter to CVS President and CEO Karen Lynch, listed a number of concerns brought to his attention, including that employees fail “to engage with criminals involved in retail theft and often neglect to report such incidents to local authorities unless they escalate into more severe crimes, such as armed robbery.”

The councilman said he believes that to be “a grave mistake,” one that would only incentivize criminals and pose a risk to both shoppers and CVS personnel.

Holden included a list of three things he would like to see, including:

• enhanced security measures, including “robust security systems,” including surveillance cameras, alarms and trained security personnel, to deter criminal activity and ensure the safety of employees and customers;

• collaboration with area authorities, including a strong working relationship with the 104th Precinct, which Holden said could lead to faster apprehension and prosecution

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of offenders; and

• a public awareness program in the community to educate customers and employees about the consequences of retail theft.

Holden also included a copy of a petition with more than 90 signatures from con-

cerned residents.

In an email from CVS on Wednesday morning, a company spokeswoman said officials planned to reach out to Holden to address his concerns.

“Retail crime is a challenge to the entire

Man pleads guilty in botched home invasion

by Kristen Guglielmo Associate Editor

Tex Ortiz, 38, of Manhattan, pleaded guilty last Friday to a kidnapping in which five people, including a baby, were held at gunpoint during a botched home invasion that turned into a hostage situation in Richmond Hill in November 2020. The case against his co-defendant, Wilbert Wilson, 53, of the Bronx, is still pending.

According to the charges, on Nov. 17, 2020 at approximately 8:40 p.m., Ortiz and Wilson used a crowbar to enter through the back door of a home on 125th Street in Richmond Hill. Inside the residence were four women and a 9-month-old.

The defendants demanded money from one victim, while the three other hostages were zip-tied and held at gunpoint. One woman was pistol-whipped on the head, causing her to fall into furniture while

holding her infant daughter. One of the victims was able to call 911, and when police arrived on the scene, the mother ran from the home, clutching her baby in her arms. The other victims were threatened by the defendants at gunpoint. At one point, the defendants used a victim as a human shield; the last hostage was forced to walk in front of the defendants at gunpoint and yell at police not to shoot.

The defendants then surrendered to police after the release of the last hostage.

“Fortunately, a highly volatile and dangerous standoff ended safely,” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a written statement. “For his role in terrorizing and threatening a defenseless family in their own home, a very dangerous man is going to prison for a long time.”

Sentencing for Ortiz is scheduled for July 31.

industry and we work closely with law enforcement on this issue,” she said. “The safety of our customers and employees is a top priority and we have security measures in place to deter or prevent theft and to keep our stores safe places to work, shop and fill prescriptions.”

The statement also said that CVS stores in Queens contact law enforcement to report incidents and employ a local full-time retail theft expert who works closely with the NYPD in the borough, “which has led to numerous arrests.”

She said CVS has cooperated with District Attorney Melinda Katz’s office in Queens to successfully prosecute multiple offenders, and that more than 100 arrests of shoplifters at the store have been made citywide this year.

She said the company participates in a number of state, city and federal initiatives to combat organized retail crime and a link to a New York Post article on May 26 about state Attorney General Letitia James’ office cracking a multimillion-dollar retail fencing operation.

Holden’s office, reached Wednesday to confirm CVS’s outreach offer, said a conference call would be held on Wednesday with details expected to be available today, July 6.

In the petition, which states the signatures were collected in the first half of June, shoppers sought “concrete steps” that the company

Bill targets big trucks, SUVs

With personal vehicles getting larger and heavier, making them more deadly to pedestrians in particular, state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) recently introduced legislation to make it costlier to register bigger cars, trucks and SUVs.

Registration fees already rise as vehicle weight does, but the bill would hike the fees much higher for heavier cars compared to what they are now. The cost of registering a 4,500-pound vehicle, roughly the weight of many SUVs, would go from $81 today to $355 in several years.

Waivers would be granted for some of the weight of the batteries in electric cars.

The Senate version is sponsored by state Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn).

Mamdani pointed out in a June 23 press release that a new study by the group Transportation Alternatives found every 1,000-pound increase in vehicle weight brings a 46 percent increase in motorist fatalities; and that a pedestrian struck by an SUV or pickup truck is 41 percent more likely to die than a pedestrian struck by a sedan at the same speed. Heavier vehicles also damage roadways much more. Q

— Peter C. Mastrosimone

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Councilman Bob Holden and officials with the CVS pharmacy chain are seeking to address numerous concerns raised by shoppers at three stores in his district. More than 90 residents have signed a petition expressing concerns about rampant shoplifting and its ripple effects on customer and worker safety.

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Woodhaven remembers Rosner

ing Jackie Robinson, Leroy “Satchel” Paige, Josh Gibson and Oscar Charleston.

Whitey Ford from Astoria and Marius Russo of Richmond Hill pitched there before being discovered by the New York Yankees. Retired players like Brooklyn Dodgers legend Dazzy Vance would suit up for the Bushwicks when their MLB days were done.

And the Bushwicks invented night games.

“Max’s son, Herman, was a lawyer and an electrical engineer,” Wendell said, adding that most, if not all, of the early lighting systems in big-league parks were based on Herman Rosner’s system.

The stadium would host other sports — “Even polo, can you believe that?” Wendell asked. Robinson’s smashing of baseball’s color line in 1947 spelled the beginning of the end of the Bushwicks, who played until 1951.

Rosner would die in 1953.

Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) said perhaps Rosner’s biggest social contribution was regularly bringing games between Black and white teams to unsegregated audiences. Wendell and state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) spoke of Rosner’s social and civic contributions, including giving away tickets, lending out

the park for community events and others.

“I found out they called him ‘Uncle Max,’” Addabbo said. “He was always looking to give back.”

Other speakers included Community Board 9 Chairwoman Sherry Algredo; Executive Director Jason Antos of the Queens Historical Society; Martin Colberg, president of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association; Loycent Gordon, owner of Neir’s Tavern, which hosted a reception afterward; and John Perricone, executive director of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District.

Some of the Rosners at the ceremony hadn’t met before. One in attendance was Max Rosner, 29, of Seattle, the honoree’s great-great-grandson.

“I’m meeting relative I hadn’t seen since I was a toddler,” he said. “I knew I was named for him, and I had seen pictures of him with people like Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth.”

Rosner said he is not much of a sports fan, though he seems to have inherited some of Herman’s interests and abilities.

“I’m an architect,” he said.

Great-grandson Marc Rosner, of Tarrytown in the Hudson River Valley, wore a Bushwicks T-shirt for the event.

“It’s great that they’re remembering him, preserving this history,” he said. Q

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Marc Rosner, left, celebrates his great-grandfather’s legacy to baseball and Woodhaven with Ed Wendell, president of the Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society.

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Two ATMs containing $7K stolen in Queens

A white Ford truck that was reported missing was used in smash-and-grabs

by Naeisha Rose Associate Editor

Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying two individuals who are wanted for using a stolen truck to take two ATMs in two separate crimes, scoring about $7,000.

The 2003 white Ford F250, which had a trailer attached to it, was reported stolen to the NYPD on May 13 at 3 p.m. The vehicle was parked in front The Home Depot located at 75-09 Woodhaven Blvd. on the Forest Hills-

Glendale line, and the owner noticed it was missing at 9:30 a.m. It is unclear how the vehicle was removed and there is no surveillance video footage of the incident, police said.

A week later, two men rammed the truck into the front windows of the Dunkin’ Donuts at 168-22 Union Tpke. in Hillcrest, jumped out and stole an ATM that held approximately $4,600. They then fled to parts unknown, according to the police investigation. There were no injuries and the store was closed when

the crime was reported at 4:35 a.m. May 20.

The same men stole a second ATM at a BP gas station at 252-02 Union Tpke. in Bellerose on June 20, according to authorities. A preliminary investigation determined that the vehicle was used to back up into the machine, which was outside. The ATM, which contained approximately $2,400, was knocked over and one of the thieves was able to remove it. The second man was driving. While the gas station was open at the time of the incident, which was

BK man gets 11 years in prison

Defendant committed 10 crimes throughout Queens

by Naeisha Rose Associate Editor

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 11 years in prison last Friday for a 12-day crime spree in which he and two accomplices stole lottery tickets, Newport cigarettes, cell phones, rolling papers, a chain and approximately $17,600 mostly from convenience stores and gas stations whilst holding up 15 people at gunpoint last year, according to the Office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.

Reginald Williams, 23, who was facing 350 years in prison on a more than 40-count indictment, had pleaded guilty on June 9 to two counts of robbery in the first degree. He will have five years of post-release supervision following his more than decade-long prison sentence, according to Katz’s office.

“Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. We will prosecute anyone trying to take advantage of their hard-working proprietors and employees, or their customers,” Katz said in a statement. “We can never lose sight of the fact that communities thrive when local businesses thrive.”

Williams’ accomplices, Calvin Scantlebury, 39, and Dewkwan Cooper, 23, both of Brooklyn, face up to six years in prison and five years probation, respectively, and are expected to be sentenced next month.

The three men were caught on Nov. 20, 2022, after a police officer pulled them over in a Nissan Maxima for a traffic violation and discovered multiple packs of Newports in the vehicle. Prosecutors say the police had received a description of the trio fleeing in a car earlier in the day. A search warrant was executed on the vehicle and a .40-caliber pistol was recovered from the trunk. Each perpetrator was also captured on surveillance video footage wearing distinctive clothing and face masks. Williams was

also arrested wearing clothes from one of the robberies, authorities added.

The first two crimes were committed on Election Day last year, Nov. 8, 2022 — the first occurring at 12:48 a.m. in South Ozone Park, where either $900 or $1,000 was stolen. The second crime occurred around 10:53 p.m. in Woodhaven. Checks and approximately $600 were taken, prosecutors said.

The following day, a third crime was committed at 1:30 a.m. and $3,900 was forcibly removed from the store, located at at 66-10 Grand Ave. in Maspeth.

They hit up the Gourmet Deli in Jamaica on Nov. 11 at 1:55 a.m. for approximately $2,000 and snatched a chain from a victim’s neck. Hours later, the suspects robbed the security guard of the Wyckoff Deli in Ridgewood of a cell phone, money from the wallet of a store employee, lottery tickets, 10 packs of Newport cigarettes and $2,000.

The suspects committed five more crimes — in Ridgewood, Flushing, Whitestone, East Elmhurst and Sunnyside — from Nov. 15 to Nov. 20, and stole $8,100, a customer’s cell phone, eight MetroCards, rolling papers and more Newport cigarettes.

On Nov. 16, at the T&C Hardware store in Flushing, the men left the establishment empty-handed.

reported at 5:30 a.m., there were no injuries.

The crimes were committed in the 112th, 107th and 105th precincts, respectively.

Anyone with information about the pair is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577TIPS (8477), or, for Spanish, 1 (888) 57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering TIP577, or by going to the @nypdtips account on Twitter. All tips are strictly confidential. Q

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will take to allay their concerns.

“We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about the escalating issue of retail theft at our local CVS stores in Maspeth,” the petition starts, before going into concerns that the chain is not doing enough, and fear that there is not enough cooperation with law enforcement.

In a related matter, the 104th Precinct reported that shoplifting complaints are down in the precinct year-to-date through July 2 compared to 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2018. The Chronicle first learned of the decrease in an email from the 104th Precinct Community Council.

“Deputy Inspector [Kevin] Coleman and the 104th Precinct would like to inform you that shoplifting within our confines has decreased 31 percent as of July 2, 2023 as compared to 2022,” said the press release from 104th Precinct Community Affairs Officer Dilsia Bonilla. “We can attribute this significant reduction to our hardworking staff and our outstanding community partnerships.”

The precinct reported 201 shoplifting complaints as of July 2, compared with 306 this time last year.

There were 282 reported incidents by this time in 2021; 248 in 2020; and 253 in 2018. Figures for 2019 were not included in the press release. Q

Police are on the lookout for two suspects, one is pictured left, wanted in connection with the burglary of a 2003 white Ford F 250 and two ATMs. The NYPD says that approximately $7,000 was contained in the machines that were stolen. PHOTOS COURTESY NYPD

Police surveillance photos from the trio’s Nov. 16 robbery in Flushing. NYPD PHOTO / FILE

Algae covers Bowne Park pond, again

Buildup comes just two months after eight-year, $3.6M project completed

by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

“I don’t see the turtles,” said one little girl who excitedly approached the Bowne Park pond on her tricycle Monday.

That’s because passersby could not see much of anything beyond the blooms of algae dispersed throughout the pond.

While that has been a common sight at Bowne Park for years, that was before the city spent $3.6 million and eight years’ worth of work on preventing that very problem, a job completed just over two months ago.

Two women walking around the pond’s perimeter Monday afternoon said they had seen some algae forming in the pond about a month ago, but that the problem has gotten astronomically worse since then.

Around that time, Flushing resident Anthony Szymanski, who first notified the Chronicle of the issue last weekend, noticed the algae building up. He sent a 311 request on June 8, which was marked as closed June 26, saying the Department of Parks and Recreation had “completed the requested work order and corrected the problem.”

“They got to get a hold of the contractor, because after two months, it’s like this?” Szymanski said.

As of Monday afternoon, the southern end of the pond was in slightly better shape than

the northern end, where the park’s beloved turtles swam through clouds of algae, maneuvering around plastic water bottles and other debris at the surface. Still, the Chronicle observed two turtles that appeared to be dead, floating atop the green sheet of algae.

When the Chronicle attended the pond’s ribboncutting on May 4, former Councilman Paul Vallone expressed excitement about the

three new sprinkler cannons, which are designed to aerate the water and shoot geysers of water in the air in unison.

But the Chronicle found Monday the fountains were not in their usual aesthetically pleasing form. Instead, they went off sporadically, often producing a weak spurt of water, if at all. Other times, the fountain clicked, but failed to produce any kind of release.

Indeed, that is part of the problem: Parks Department spokesperson Dan Kastanis said one water cannon and the pond’s refill system are “offline due to mechanical issues discovered post-construction.” He added they are expected to be back in action “this summer.”

The office of Councilmember Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) said a part is needed to mend the fountain, but that it could be fixed as soon as next week. The Parks Department confirmed that, and said a part for the refill system is also en route.

Paladino is not concerned about the quick return of problems at the pond.

“Things break,” she told the Chronicle in a statement. “It’s a park fountain part and it needs replacement; it’s not a big deal.”

As for the water’s health, the Parks Department said a June 14 inspection determined the recent algae bloom is a species known as filamentous algae, which form at the surface and are natural components of ponds and lakes that provide oxygen for wildlife. They are not harmful; the agency added that the pond is healthier than ever, and said any turtle deaths of late were likely due to heat stress.

While the Chronicle observed strands of algae reaching down beyond the surface, the Parks Department maintained the pond is healthy when asked about it, and said the pond will continue to be inspected. Q

Shortly after a $3.6 million project to improve the state of the Bowne Park pond was completed over eight years, a sea of algae has returned.

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As some Asian Americans praise SCOTUS, others condemn decision Queens weighs in on affirmative action ruling

by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

In October, a group of about 30 people — many with the Asian Wave Alliance — rallied on the corner of Bell Boulevard and 39th Avenue in Bayside ahead of a trip down to Washington, DC, to voice support for the plaintiffs in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, who argued that both schools’ admissions policies were discriminatory toward Asian American Pacific Islanders and violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The cases set the table for the end of affirmative action.

Just over eight months later, it seems they have gotten their wish: The U.S Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling last Thursday largely weakened affirmative action, and said that while students might discuss how their race has influenced their character in an admissions essay, race should not be considered as part of the admissions process otherwise.

Unsurprisingly, the Asian Wave Alliance commended the court on

the decision.

“The United States is a country of limitless opportunities and equal protection, and treating students equally regardless of race is a fundamental right that the court has now returned to us,” Yiatin Chu, the group’s president and co-founder, said in a statement. “Students should be evaluated on their talents, accomplishments and potential, not penalized for a checkbox on race in their college applications.”

Phil Wong, president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, agreed, calling the policy “immoral” and “contrary to the 14th amendment.”

But many other Queens residents and politicians were not pleased with the court’s ruling. Those included Michael Duncan, an education activist in Southeast Queens — but he was not surprised, he said.

“Some people may view affirmative action as an advantage for Black people — but that’s not true,” he told the Chronicle. “Affirmative action just seeks to put Black people closer to something that should have been given to them.”

But Duncan said he does not want to point fingers at Asian Americans. “I am not going to blame Asian people for looking out for themselves, and for looking out for what they truly believe they should get. They have a right to do that,” he said. But does that mean affirmative action should be thrown out entirely? “The idea wasn’t to do away with affirmative action, but

find a balance,” he added later.

Borough President Donovan Richards expressed anger not only about the affirmative action ruling, but about the court’s decisions on canceling student debt and denying some services to same-sex couples.

“Our already broken higher education system has long been inhospitable for people of color — both in terms of the admissions process that

prioritizes legacy acceptances and the often crippling debt that students are forced to bear in order to attain a degree — and these decisions to wipe out the progress we have made in these areas will only significantly worsen our nation’s extreme education, economic and wealth gaps,” he said in a statement.

Going forward, colleges accross the country will need to reasses their admissions policies — Queens College and St. John’s University included. Frank Wu, president of Queens College, acknowledged his own benefit from affirmative action in a lengthy statement, condemning the ruling. “I am convinced that we at Queens College will be able to continue to act, to ensure everyone counts and is valued, in a meaningful manner — and in compliance with law,” he said.

Rachel Pereira, SJU’s vice president for equity and inclusion, agreed. “While we continue to process the impact, if any, of the ruling on St. John’s, we remain committed to dismantling racism in all areas of University life and conduct,” she said in a statement. Q

DOE sends offers to parents after prior threat of ending contracts Rainbow preschools to keep doors open

by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

The future of Rainbow Child Development Center’s four Queens schools became clearer last week as the city Department of Education went back on its threats to end all contracts with the network and moved to restore its enrollment for the upcoming school year.

In May, Rainbow and parents learned no students had been enrolled in any of the four schools’ pre-K and 3-K for All programs for the 2023-24 academic year. Owners Christine and Jing Ye were informed the same day that the DOE had not assigned students to any of their locations in Little Neck, Flushing, Long Island City and Fresh Meadows due to an investigation by the agency into a nearly three-year-old parent complaint and was considering terminating its agreements with the schools.

That left families scrambling to make arrangements for their children, many of whom had been assigned to schools far away from home instead. Many joined the Yes at a protest outside the Flushing school June 15, where the group called on the DOE to alter its course.

Meanwhile, the DOE owed the network upwards of $2 million, as the Chronicle previously reported; the agency denied owing any money at the time.

The change comes after state Sen. John Liu (D-Flushing) and the Yes met with Department of Education officials this week, during which they discussed a “corrective action plan” that would address the allegation at the heart of the investigation: that parents were required to enroll their children in afterschool programs. The Yes deny that.

“The families have been put through a lot — I don’t want this whole thing to be like, ‘Hey, this is your fault, his fault, whoever’s fault,’” Christine Ye told the Chronicle. “I want our program to be back as soon as possible, so these parents don’t suffer.”

Precisely what the DOE’s corrective action plan will be is not yet clear, nor is it clear

when it will be finalized. Ye said she is open to finding a solution that keeps the doors open but emphasized that ending the afterschool program is not a feasible option.

“We have a lot of working families,” she said. “These families need afterschool care ... we need to be able to provide that service.”

Parents have already begun accepting their offers at Rainbow, as they had hoped to do back in May.

Liu was glad to see the DOE act as quickly as it did.

“If [the issue were] left unchecked for another few weeks, Rainbow would have closed,” he told the Chronicle. Later, he added, “It’s not a 180 [the DOE] did — they hopped on the express train.”

As for the money owed to Rainbow, Ye said that while everything for the 2022-23 school year — barring June — has been paid, the network has still not been paid for some 2021-22 expenses. She did not say how much was owed as of Friday.

Even so, Ye said that is not her top priority at this point: Ensuring students have a place at Rainbow this fall is.

“I don’t want to make a big deal right now,” she said. “I want to work this out with the DOE first, so at least a family can relax and say, ‘Hey, we’re all set for September.’” Q

Rainbow Child Development Center will keep its four schools open as the Department of Education is allowing students to enroll. Many called for that at a June 15 rally.

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While some Queens residents rallied for ending affirmative action in the fall, many condemned the ruling that did.

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Great part-time jobs for available retirees

PLACE,

Many adults nearing retirement age count down the days until they can bid adieu to the daily tasks of commuting and working so they can enjoy much more time for recreation, travel or whatever they aspire to do.

As enticing as unending free time may seem, some retirees find it is not ideal to be entirely free from the responsibility of working. As current seniors can attest, inflation can drive up the costs of living, meaning that seniors who were once able to afford a certain retirement lifestyle may no longer enjoy that hard-earned luxury. Others may miss the daily opportunities to socialize that working provides, or the way problem-solving on the job stimulates the brain. But even retirees who miss working may not be ready to return to the workforce full-time. That can make part-time employment an ideal fit for mature workers.

Here’s a look at some part-time positions that could be a good fit for older adults thinking about re-entering the workforce.

Retail sales associate

Working in retail opens seniors up to a wide array of responsibilities and scenarios. Jobs may include greeting customers, making sales, putting out inventory and helping customers select merchandise. Being personable, responsible and having good customer service skills are necessary traits to have when working in retail. Many stores offer part-time employees flexible hours so schedules can be customized.

Consultant

Retirees who loved their job but wanted to spend less time doing it can return to their jobs as consultants. According to The Balance:

Money, individuals often find they earn more per hour working as consultants than they did as full-time staff members. Consulting is a way to share expertise and experience without making a full-time commitment.

Customer service representative

A customer service representative is tasked with helping customers solve problems and ensuring customer satisfaction. He or she may work in a traditional office or store location, or answer calls and resolve issues from home on their own time.

School positions

Retirees may want to consider jobs working in schools or in related capacities. Driving a school bus is an option if people are willing to undergo the proper training and licensing to operate this type of vehicle. Seniors also may consider working as lunchroom aides or lunch service providers, crossing guards, substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. School employees will only work a few hours during the day. They’ll also enjoy many holidays off as well as summer vacations.

Receptionist

Receptionists greet patients or customers in office settings. According to AARP, they are the welcoming faces of organizations. Answering phones and light clerical work also may be required of receptionists. Those who want to work off-peak hours can think about working nights and weekends in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.

Seniors have many different options if they decide they want to return to the workforce in a part-time capacity. P

— Metro Creative Connection

Here’s a look at some part-time positions that could be a good fit for older adults re-entering t he workforce.

Slam the scam: Keep your personal information safe

by Stephen McGraw

Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? Knowing how to identify potential scammers will help safeguard your personal information.

There are common elements to many of these scams. Scammers often exploit fears and threaten you with arrest or legal action.

Scammers also pose as Social Security or other government employees and claim there’s a problem with your Social Security number or your benefits. They may even claim your SSN is linked to a crime.

When you identify a potential scammer:

• hang up right away or ignore the message;

• never give personal information or money;

• report the scam immediately to our Office of the Inspector General.

If you owe money to Social Security, we’ll mail you a letter with pay-

ment options and appeal rights. We only accept payments electronically through Pay.gov, Online Bill Pay, or physically by check or money order through our offices.

We will never do the following:

• threaten you with arrest or legal action because you don’t agree to pay us money immediately;

• promise a benefit increase in exchange for money; or

• ask you to send us gift cards,

prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, internet currency, cryptocurrency or cash through the U.S. mail. Scammers continue to evolve and find new ways to steal your money and personal information. Please stay vigilant and help raise awareness about Social Security-related scams and other government imposter scams. For more information on scams, please visit our Protect Yourself from Scams page. Tell your friends and family about government imposter scams. Let them know they don’t have to be embarrassed to report if they shared personal financial information or suffered a financial loss. The important thing is to report the scam right away.

Together, we can “Slam the Scam!” P

Stephen McGraw is Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications, Social Security Administration.

When do we actually become seniors?

That varies, depending whom we ask.

Is it age 50, when all the AARP ads come to our mailbox? Maybe it’s age 60, when we can get food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or receive Meals on Wheels deliveries. Is it 62, when we can start to collect some of our Social Security? If we’re taking a Gallup Poll, 65 is the starting senior age.

How about age 65, when we need to sign up for Medicare or pay a penalty later if we don’t? Or is it 66 or 67, when we can collect more Social Security, or age 70, when we can collect even more? Are we finally seniors at age 73, when we need to take out some of our IRA or pay a penalty on our taxes?

Then there are those instances that vary by state or industry or location to determine if we are seniors yet: auto insurance,

retirement homes or communities, cellphone service providers, restaurants, grocery stores, train travel, motels, senior low-income programs, museums, theaters and DMV in-person renewals.

Most disturbing, however, of all the senior-related numbers were the results of a poll that asked: At what age should women stop wearing jeans?

Stop wearing jeans? What kind of person even comes up with ideas like that?

It was decided, as a result of that poll, that age 53 is when women should hang up the denim.

I don’t mind being asked if I’d like the senior discount in a restaurant. I don’t mind being told I should apply for the local seniors electric bill help.

But I fear the day is coming when the pendulum swings in the other direction and we might have to prove we’re young enough to buy a pair of jeans. P

— King Features Synd., Inc.

Folks had a blast last Thursday at the 39th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Astoria Park as Grucci fireworks lit up the sky. Organized by the Central Astoria Local Development Corp., with nostalgic music provided by the Swingtime Big Band, the event drew massive crowds as always. Among those enjoying the tribute to

America’s 247th birthday — photographed before the show started — were, clockwise from top left, Marie Torniali, executive director of the Central Astoria LDC, state Sen. Mike Gianaris and LDC Board of Directors Executive Vice President Tony Barsamian; Swingtime Big Band conductor and artistic director Steven Shaiman, with two of his fans; Lauren Guarneri and Joshua Mateo; whirlygig spinners Ryleigh Campagna and Logan Hampton; and Judi and Craig Bazelaire. — Peter C. Mastrosimone, with reporting by Walter Karling

Rego’s Lena Goren remains triumphant

Holocaust survivor from Greece has always had a song in her heart

by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

It might take a book to tell the story of Lena Goren’s life.

Born Lena Casuto, she was a child when Nazi armies invaded her native Greece during World War II. She, her parents and siblings — her father was the chief rabbi of the City of Larissa — spent nearly three years in hiding in a monastery until Axis forces were forced to flee under fire.

Coming to the United States at 17, she would learn English, have a family and live the American Dream; and still does.

This year alone the Rego Park resident, 93, has been honored for both her work on behalf of senior citizens and her lifelong love of singing.

“I got my college degree at 58 ... I still drive,” Goren told the Chronicle. She will be the subject later this year of an interview and feature with ABC News host and commentator George Stephanopoulos.

“My secret is three words: courage, willingness and dedication. With these, you can overcome anything.”

Lena would be forced to put all three to the test as very young girl. Her father, Rabbi Isaac Casuto, learned that Germans would be arriving in Larissa the next day to round up Jews for deportation.

“He held a meeting at the synagogue that night and warned people we had to leave,” she said. “My father saved 940 people who fled. We went to a monastery in the mountains. Eighty-three people came with us. Everybody who got caught was sent to Auschwitz.”

That included all her relatives with the exception of her immediate family. Among the numerous personal and family photos that adorn her home in frames are those of her aunt and uncle who were killed.

“I don’t know how anyone survived Auschwitz ...” Goren said, her voice trailing off.

Her father, who would later serve as a rabbi in Indiana, New York City and Florida, would eventually be posthumously honored by numerous Jewish organizations for the lives he saved.

After the war, she spoke with her mother about the direction she should take with her life. Asked what she wanted to do, Goren expressed an interest in being a hairdresser.

Her mother encouraged her to go do it, and she was working at 16.

Goren’s first goal upon coming to the United State was to learn English. Fortunately, she always had a gift for languages.

“I speak three languages — Greek, Spanish and English,” she said. “I used to work in [Queens Supreme] Court as a translator. There is an old joke — if you speak three lan-

guages, you are trilingual. If you speak two languages, you are bilingual. And if you speak one language, you are American.”

She also became a seamstress, making the wedding dress that both she and her sister would wear.

She has three children, the oldest of whom was 9 when she and her first husband divorced, leaving her to be a single mother.

Arriving with a third-grade education, she

eventually would earn both her high school diploma and two-year college degree, the latter from Queensborough Community College.

She is an active advocate for senior issues and speaks regularly on the Holocaust.

Another chapter of her life, or more accurately, a common thread running through all of them, has been singing.

Goren was a longtime member of The Melodians, a senior singing group. She also used to sing opera until surgery a few years ago cost her some range in her voice, but can still belt out a classic jazz, swing or big bandera number.

In January she was honored at a ceremony with the Community Leadership Award from Festival of Song USA on recognition of her leadership and determination.

“I made the dress in the [program] photo,” she said.

The former Miss Senior America finalist also was honored by the Senior America organization in May as New York Woman of the Year for 2023.

She even has a new boyfriend, a gentleman named Oscar.

As for her still driving, the songstress said she is a far cry from the terror of Colorado Boulevard in the Beach Boys’ “Little Old Lady from Pasadena.”

“I’m not like that,” she said with a smile. Q

PHOTOS BY WALTER KARLING

Lena Goren’s treasured family photos go back more than 80 years. Her sash is from this past May.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON

by Kristen Guglielmo

Looking to step away from the binge watches this summer? Dive into a beach read instead!

A beach read is most commonly defined by book lovers as a quick, enrapturing novel that keeps the reader entertained and is acceptable to read in public — preferably, of course, on the beach. Oftentimes, if fictional, the book will take place during summer.

h Summing up

Regardless of personal definition, this selection of beach reads offers something to interest even the pickiest readers.

Happy Place, by Emily Henry (Berkley) — Emily Henry is renowned for her bestselling contemporary fiction novels. “Happy Place” is her newest, following a broken-up couple pretending to be together for their friend group’s annual week-long vacation. Readers will wish they were part of the friend group as they get into a variety of adventures, all while trying to keep secrets from their closest confidantes.

(As a bonus, also check out Henry’s 2020 novel, aptly titled “Beach Read,”

which is in the process of being adapted for film by 20th Century Studios.)

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Berkley) — Sutanto somehow manages to make a crime thriller seem cozy. The story follows Vera Wong, a lonely, elderly shopkeeper living in San Francisco’s Chinatown. One day, she finds a deceased man in her tea shop. After calling the cops, Vera becomes close to her customers in an attempt to identify the murderer. Somehow, she finds herself forging close friendships with her regulars, though surely one of them committed the crime. Which customers can she truly trust, and who committed the murder?

A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting, by Sophie Irwin (Pamela Dorman

Books) This book is perfect for those eagerly awaiting the next season of “Bridgerton,” or those who enjoy Jane Austen-esque writing. In this Regency era historical romance, readers follow 20-something Kitty Talbot as she attempts to secure

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Nicole Bass grappled with living in Middle Village

by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Nicole Bass was born in Queens on Aug. 10, 1964. Details about her parents and childhood days are hard to come by with very little laid out in her bio. Blessed with a large 6-foot-2 inch frame she decided to develop her body. She joined the National Physique Committee and placed second in the heavyweight competition in 1985.

That same year she married Richard “Bob” Fuchs, 15 years her senior. They lived in a two-family home at 61-43 71 St. in Middle Village. In 1998, she went professional in the Extreme Wrestling Circuit, competing in Japan. A year later she joined the WWF, later the WWE. She became more famous for her appearances on “The Howard Stern Show,” in movies and on TV soap operas.

Her career declined when she filed sexual harassment charges against Steve Lombardi of the WWF. She also was jailed for biting an NYC police officer and arrested for shoplifting. Fans were shocked when she passed away on Feb. 17, 2017 at the age of only 52, due to a heart attack. Q

SPORTS EAT

Candid Cohen

by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

Mets CEO Steve Cohen met with the media last Wednesday to give his input on the very disappointing 2023 season. Cohen, who prefers maintaining a low profile, felt he had to make a public appearance following the Mets’ comically disastrous June 25 loss in Philadelphia. They coughed up a three-run lead in the eighth inning when the Phillies incredibly scored four runs on one hit, thanks to shoddy defense and horrible relief pitching. In a season full of bad games, that one was egregious, even by Mets standards.

Cohen acknowledged from the outset that many fans would be disappointed he would not be firing anyone at this juncture, and stated Manager Buck Showalter and General Manager Billy Eppler would finish out the season. Cohen was not giving either man a ringing endorsement. He said it would be hard to attract the best talent to his organization in the future if it were perceived he fires employees at the first sign of the things going south.

While Eppler is being spared the ax for now, it was clear Cohen is not impressed with him. Without any prompting from the media, he elaborated on his desire to find a president of baseball operations to whom Eppler, or any general manager, would report. The reason Cohen had to settle for Eppler is better executives are currently under contract elsewhere. Milwaukee Brewers

Bexecutive David Stearns, a native New Yorker who grew up a Mets fan, will be free of all encumbrances at the end of the season. Expect him to be working in Flushing in 2024.

While he expressed faith the Mets’ play would improve from the putrid level of the first half, Cohen did not make rash optimistic predictions. He acknowledged the best the Mets could hope for this season is a run at a wildcard playoff slot. He expressed anger at the huge gap in the National League East standings between his team and the first-place Atlanta Braves.

The biggest surprise of the Cohen presser was his attack on the state of the Mets minor league system. While he did not mention the team’s previous owners, the Wilpon family, by name, he said he was unaware of the lack of investment in technology and scouting relating to it at the time he purchased the team in November 2020. He cited the failure of the Mets to develop young pitching, long a team hallmark, in recent years.

I asked Showalter to compare the late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, for whom he worked in the early 1990s, with Steve Cohen. Showalter praised Steinbrenner for giving him a chance to manage, but admitted his impetuous style caused self-inflicted wounds. He also thought The Boss’ tantrums would not be as effective with today’s ballplayers. Q

See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

The home of late professional wrestler Nicole Bass at 61-43 71 St. in Middle Village, as it looks today.

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Let nothing go to waste with the Botanical Garden

by Stephanie G. Meditz qboro contributor

Arts and crafts need not require excess waste to be both attractive and practical.

The Queens Botanical Garden’s “Crafting with Scraps” series teaches community members to bring new life to food scraps and botanicals by turning them into works of art to take home.

QBG Compost Project Manager Chelsea Encababian said the line between food scraps and food waste is often blurry, so people tend to toss perfectly reusable scraps into the compost bin.

“We’re using this workshop series to reimagine how these scraps can serve a purpose beyond consumption, beyond what we traditionally think, and have a fun way to interact with the community with a hands-on activity,” she told the Chronicle in a phone interview.

The series will kick off on July 16 with “Mugwort Magic,” at which attendees will learn to make soap and tea out of mugwort, which people typically misunderstand as

a pesky weed.

Another workshop on July 30 will demonstrate how to create natural dye for textiles with food scraps, such as beet peels, leftover turmeric or, yes, dried mugwort.

Participants will leave with a canvas bag dyed with vibrant colors of their own creation, and they are encouraged to bring their own fabric to dye.

August workshops will teach attendees how to make delicious mocktails and beautiful paintings out of food scraps, which they might otherwise view as trash.

“One thing about these workshops is that we’re trying to make them approachable to any learner, any walk of life. It can get technical, but we want to teach in a way that’s approachable for folks,”

Encababian said.

Thanks to an award from the American Public Garden Association, each workshop will be led by a farm and compost intern who spent the season learning the ins and outs of composting at QBG.

Encababian hopes these fun, accessible activities will prompt attendees to consider their environmental impact and make the most out of waste before it goes to the landfill.

“This series is in line with our commitment to environmental sustainability and empowering members of our community to become environmental stewards through recycling, repurposing and using their creativity,” QBG Executive Director Evie Hantzopoulos

said in an email.

After people attend a workshop,

Encababian hopes they will feel inspired to participate in QBG’s conservation efforts, including a compost facility and food scrap dropoff site, which she said many people are unaware of.

“It definitely helps the environment because something that we see all the time here when we’re composting materials is that there’s a lot of excess waste,” she said.

“And we’re kind of hoping this series can be a really great start to a conversation about how we consume in general, how we sometimes can mitigate some of this unnecessary waste that’s happening all over the world.”

She said most materials are used for creating finished composts, and some will be “rescued” and utilized for Crafting with Scraps workshops.

Each workshop costs $8 for members of the Flushing-based QBG and $10 for nonmembers.

To learn more or register, visit queensbotanical.org and call up the menu under “calendar.” Q

Dive into a beach read: books for the summer

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a fortune for herself and her sisters. The catch? She only has 12 weeks to secure a husband before she is left in financial ruin. It’s laugh-out-loud funny with an endearing family dynamic and a love interest that feels much like Mr. Darcy, had he been written in the 21st century.

The Endless Vessel, by Charles Soule (Harper Perennial) — No one said sci-fi couldn’t be a beach read! Hong Kong-

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based scientist Lily Barnes lives in a “depression plague” referred to as “The Grey.” She discovers a vessel that seems to be asking her to follow an unfamiliar path, and takes a risk in her search for happiness. This poignant dystopian sci-fi novel will stay with readers long after they put it down.

The Book of Charlie, by David Von Drehle (Simon & Schuster) — Documentary lovers will devour this book. Upon moving to Kansas, Drehle, a journalist, became fascinated with his centenarian next-door neighbor, Charlie. In this memoir, Drehle details the journey of Charlie’s emotional quest to live a meaningful life, recounting Charlie’s true stories of tragedy and resilience and the strategies he used to get by.

The Villa, by Rachel Hawkins (St. Martin’s Press) — Get whisked away to an Italian villa in a story filled with suspense and mystery. Emily and Chess, now in their 30s, were childhood best friends. In an attempt to bond like they used to, the two take a trip to an Italian villa, the site of the brutal 1974 murder of aspiring musician Pierce Sheldon. Instead of focus-

ing on her vacation, Emily becomes infatuated with figuring out all the details revolving around the sketchy murder, while tensions develop between her and Chess and secrets come to light.

True Biz, by Sara Novic (Random House Trade Paperbacks) — Fans of the

2021 Academy Award Winner for Best Picture ”CODA” will adore this book for its similar themes. Students at River Valley School for the Deaf are threatened by both personal and political crises, as their lives are woven together through love, loss, injustice and persistence. Q

Workshops in the Crafting with Scraps series will teach people how to repurpose food scraps and botanicals that they might view as trash, such as by making soaps.

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Houses For Sale

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SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF QUEENS BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST CO. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A., SUCCESSOR TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff -against- WILLIAM H. HSU AKA WILLIAM HSU, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated March 17, 2023, 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, NY on August 4, 2023 at 11:15 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly side of Bayside Lane, distant 274.70 feet southwesterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northwesterly side of Bayside Lane with southerly side of 26th Avenue 80 feet wide; RUNNING THENCE Southwesterly along the northwesterly side of Bayside Lane, 38.02 feet; RUNNING THENCE Westerly along the northerly side of 27th Avenue, 9.80 feet; RUNNING THENCE Northerly on a line at right angles to the northerly side of 27th Avenue, 110 feet; RUNNING THENCE Easterly on a line at right angles to the last mentioned course, 40 feet; RUNNING THENCE Southerly on a line at right angles to the last mentioned course, 86.90 feet to the northwesterly side of Bayside Lane, the point or place of BEGINNING. Block: 4902 Lot: 145 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 26-30 BAYSIDE LANE, COLLEGE POINT, NY Approximate amount of lien $463,926.20 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 703556/2016. LESLIE J. LANOIX, ESQ., Referee, David A. Gallo & Associates LLP, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff, 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 5025.1240

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SHERIFF’S SALE

BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED OUT OF THE SUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY, in favor of CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, and against ISAIAH MOULTRIE a/k/a GERALD ISAIAH MOULTRIE, to me directed and delivered, I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, by Dennis Alestra DCA# 0840217., auctioneer, as the law directs, FOR CASH ONLY, on the 6th day of September, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at: QUEENS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, 30-10 STARR AVENUE, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 in the county of QUEENS all the right, title and interest which ISAIAH MOULTRIE a/k/a GERALD ISAIAH MOULTRIE, the judgment debtor(s), had on the 19th day of February, 2019, or at any time thereafter, of, in and to the following properties:

Address: 25-47 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Block: 15785 Lot: 4

PARCEL A FORMER TAX LOT 1

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Queens, City and State of New York, designated on the Tax Map of the City of New York, for the Borough of Queens, as said Tax Map was on April 11, 1978 as Block 15785 Lot 1.

PARCEL B FORMER TAX LOT 4

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, known and designated on a certain map entitled “Map of Ocean Crest Villa Sites, belonging to Mrs. Ann Norten, situate in the Village of Far Rockaway, N.Y. Thomas V. Smith, surveyed 07/19/86 in the Clerk of the County of Queens, 10/19/86 as Map No. 189 and by Lot Nos. 109 and 110, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of Dickens Avenue (Franklin Avenue) distant 445 feet Westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Dickens Avenue with the Westerly side of Beach 25th Street (Cedar Avenue) as both of said street are now laid out on the Topographical Map of the City of New York;

RUNNING THENCE Southerly on a line parallel with the Westerly side of Beach 25th Street, 91.70 feet;

THENCE Westerly 50.01 feet to a point on a line running parallel to the Westerly side of Beach 25th Street, which point is distant 92.70 feet from the Southerly side of Dickens Avenue;

RUNNING THENCE Northerly and again on a line parallel with the Westerly side of Beach 25th Street, 92.70 feet to the Southerly side of Dickens Avenue;

RUNNING THENCE Easterly along the Southerly side of Dickens Avenue, 50.0 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING

DEPUTY SHERIFF V. LEONETTI 523

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Notice is hereby given that an on-premise restaurant full liquor license, Serial #1356746, has been applied for by STI Gonia LLC to sell beer, wine, cider and liquor at retail in a Restaurant. For on-premises consumption under the ABC Law at 59-02 Norman St., Ridgewood, NY 11385.

Notice of Formation: C&L First LLC. Arts of Org fi led with Sec. of State of New York (SSNY) 05/31/2023.Offi ce in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to the LLC, 3011 Corporal Kennedy St, Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: General

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Queens County U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF CHALET SERIES III TRUST, Plaintiff, -against- UNKNOWN HEIRSAT-LAW OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD W. ALVEARI A/K/A RICHARD ALVEARI, DECEASED, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY OR THROUGH SAID DEFENDANT WHO IS DECEASED, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT; JESSE ALVEARI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD W. ALVEARI A/K/A RICHARD ALVEARI; JULIE ALVEARI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD W. ALVEARI A/K/A RICHARD ALVEARI; JAMIE ALVEARI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD W. ALVEARI A/K/A RICHARD ALVEARI; JACQUELINE ALVEARI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD W. ALVEARI A/K/A RICHARD ALVEARI; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (QUEENS); NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” SAID NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS, IT BEING THE INTENTION OF PLAINTIFF TO DESIGNATE ANY AND ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES BEING FORECLOSED HEREIN, Defendants. Index No. 701327/2021. Mortgaged Premises: 25508 87th Road Floral Park, New York 11001 Block: 8830 Lot: 81. To The Above Named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. If you fail to appear or to answer within the aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT. THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $427,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Queens County Clerk’s Office on February 14, 2008 in Book CRFN 2008000064066, covering the premises known as 255-08 87th Road, Floral Park, New York 11001. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, New York 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

38-06 20TH ROAD LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 05/09/23. Offi ce: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 38-02 20th Road, Astoria, NY 11105.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

THE CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF BRIDGES CONSULTANT PROGRAMS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The City of New York has Request for Proposals available for qualified Consulting Engineering Firms interested in the following Proposed Contract.

Project or Contract Title:

Request for Proposal – Design and Construction Support Services for Fender System Replacement for Roosevelt Island Bridge Over the East River, Boroughs of Manhattan and Queens

Contract No. HBM24064

PIN: 84123MBBR584

Expected Contract Term: 1900 Consecutive Calendar Days starting from the date of the Notice to Proceed

Description of Services Required:

The services to be procured is the Design and Construction Support Services for Fender System Replacement for Roosevelt Island Bridge Over the East River, Boroughs of Manhattan and Queens.

A Pre-Proposal Conference (Optional) has been scheduled for July 18, 2023, Time: 10:00 AM through Zoom. Proposers who wish to connect to the Zoom Conference will need a Zoom ID and Password or the link. Therefore, proposers who wish to connect will need to contact the authorized agency contact person via email at least three (3) days prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference for the information to connect. Proposers will need to provide the first name, last name of everyone who wishes to connect, name of the organization, phone number and email address.

This Procurement is subject to participation goals for MinorityOwned Business Enterprises (MBEs), as required by Section 6-129 of the New York Administrative Code. The M/WBE goal for this project is 30%.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is released through PASSPort, New York City’s online procurement portal. Responses to this RFP must be submitted via PASSPort. To access the RFP, vendors should visit the PASSPort public Portal at https://www1.nyc.gov/ site/mocs/systems/about-go-to-passport.page and click on the “Search Funding Opportunities in PASSPort” blue box. Doing so will take one to the public portal of all procurements in the PASSPort system. To quickly locate the RFP, insert the EPIN 84123P0013, into the Keyword search field. To respond to the RFP, vendors must create an account within the PASSPort system if they have not already done so.

Release Date: July 10, 2023

Pre-Proposal Conference: July 18, 2023 at 10 AM

Submission of Request for Proposals are due on or before 2:00 PM on August 7, 2023

BAL CARE LLC, Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 05/11/2023. Offi ce loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 193-11 Williamson Ave., Springfi eld Gardens, NY 11413.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

VRAI LLC. Filed 5/16/23. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. for process & shall mail 8532 168th St., Jamaica, NY 11432.

Purpose: any lawful.

Notice of Formation of ANTONIO SCOTT NICHOLS LLC

Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/19/2022. 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: ANTONIO NICHOLS, 1070 CYPRESS AVE., 2F, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

D6 LLC, Arts of Org. fi led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/31/2023. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 42-20 Kissena Blvd., apt. B2, Flushing, NY 11355. General Purpose

Double One LLC, Arts of Org. fi led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/18/2023. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 10822 Inwood St., Jamaica, NY 11435. General Purpose

ANTHONY MIRANDA

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS – MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, -against- ANTHONY R. WATSON, JR. AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUTHELLA WATSON AKA RUTH A. WATSON, DECEASED; ROBERT K. WATSON, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUTHELLA WATSON AKA RUTH A. WATSON, DECEASED; ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RUTHELLA WATSON AKA RUTH A. WATSON, DECEASED; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; JOHN DOE (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1 through #5, Defendants - Index No. 722216/2022 Plaintiff Designates Queens County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Queens County. To the above named Defendants–YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated May 30, 2023. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME – If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Timothy J. Dufficy, J.S.C. Dated: May 30, 2023 Filed: May 31, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 118-09 Nashville Blvd, Cambria Heights, NY 11411. Dated: December 30, 2022

Filed: June 16, 2023 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Monica G. Christie, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982

Notice of Formation of JACKSONS HAUS LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/21/2023.

Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: SHAWN JACKSON, 319 BEACH 98TH STREET, APT 6B, ROCKAWAY PARK, NY 11694.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Queens Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 725457/2022 U.S. Bank National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Trustee For The RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT Plaintiff, vs Ronald Abrams If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Doris Abrams, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 116-49 167th Street Jamaica, NY 11434 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Ronald Abrams Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Timothy J. Dufficy of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Thirtieth day of May, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated October 3, 2005, executed by Ronald Abrams and Doris Abrams to secure the sum of $352,000.00. The Mortgage was recorded at CRFN 2005000616389 in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County on November 3, 2005. Plaintiff is also holder of a mortgage dated October 5, 2007 executed by Ronald Abrams and Doris Abrams to secure the sum of $48,000.00 and recorded at CRFN 2007000542988 in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County on October 29, 2007. Said mortgage was consolidated with the mortgage referred to at CRFN: 2005000616389 by a Consolidation, Extension and Modification Agreement executed by Ronald Abrams and Doris Abrams dated October 5, 2007 and recorded November 23, 2007 at CRFN 2007000583769 in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County to form a single lien in the amount of $400,000.00. The consolidated mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed May 4, 2018 and recorded on May 7, 2018, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2018000152121. The consolidated mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed November 16, 2018 and recorded on November 28, 2018, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2018000392741. The consolidated mortgage was subsequently assigned by a corrective assignment executed February 1, 2019 and recorded on February 1, 2019, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2019000038301. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Ronald Abrams and Doris Abrams on October 25, 2018 and recorded December 20, 2018 in CRFN 2018000418580 in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County. Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Ronald Abrams and Doris Abrams on August 26, 2019 and recorded December 23, 2019 in CRFN 2019000418351 in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County. The consolidated mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 6, 2021 and recorded on May 17, 2021, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2021000180640; The property in question is described as follows: 116-49 167th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: June 8, 2023 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 76763

JAMAICA WDY LLC, Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 05/01/2023. Offi ce loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 92-01 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven, NY 11421. Reg Agent: Suhail Sitaf, 3 Windsor Drive, Old Westbury, NY 11568. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of LIBRA NY LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/25/2022. 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: SUSAN TING, 110-19 68TH DRIVE, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Loro Ventures LLC, Arts of Org. fi led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/11/2023. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Registered Agent Solutions, Inc., 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 700, Albany, NY 12260. General Purpose

Notice of Formation of SASSON CONSTRUCTION LLC

Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/05/2023. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: ILAN SASSON, 69-25 MANSE STREET, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Spear Forest Hills LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/8/23. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 31 E 32nd St, 4th Fl, NY, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawful activity.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS, INDEX NO. 700641/2016, Plaintiff designates QUEENS as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 145-56 SHORE AVENUE, JAMAICA, NY 11435 Block: 10084, Lot: 11, BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NATASHA SMITH A/K/A NATASHA NELSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF MARVA SMITH; OMAR SMITH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF MARVA SMITH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES TO THE ESTATE OF MARVA SMITH, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ELITE RECOVERY SERVICES, INC.; CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; CITY OF NEW YORK TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; CITY OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants. To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $630,000.00 and interest, recorded on July 17, 2009, in CRFN 2009000220689, of the Public Records of QUEENS County, New York., covering premises known as 145-56 SHORE AVENUE, JAMAICA, NY 11435. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. QUEENS County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: May 19, 2022

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Queens Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 701241/2022 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Truste e Of CSMC 2017-RPL3 Trust Plaintiff, vs Corazon Bernabe As Heir To The Estate Of Bernard Antolin Who Was The Heir To The Estate Of I valdo

C. Nascimento AKA Ivaldo Nascimento, Natalia Perez As Heir To The Estate Of Bernard Antolin Who Was The Heir To The Estate Of I valdo

C. Nascimento AKA Ivaldo Nascimento, Jose Ramon Bernabe As Heir To The Estate Of Bernard Antolin Who Was The Heir To The Estate Of Ivaldo C. Nascimento AKA Ivaldo Nascimento, Unknown Heirs Of Bernard Antolin If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specifi c Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Re al Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Ne xt Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America Acting Through The IRS, New York City Parking Violations Bureau, New York City Environmental Control Board, John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardian s, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 25-47 123 rd Street Flushing, NY 11354 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance , on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Th e Attorney for Plaintiff has an offi ce for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venu e designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Bernard Antolin, Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Timothy J. Duffi cy of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Ninth day of June, 2023 and fi led with the Complaint in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the County of Q ueens, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated August 8, 20 07, executed by Ivaldo C. Nascimento AKA Ivaldo Nascimento (who died on December 31, 2014, a resident of the county of Queens, Stat e of New York) and Bernard Antolin (who died on January 3, 2019, a resident of the county of Queens, State of New York) to secure the sum of $375,000.00. The Mortgage was recorded at CRFN 2007000469582 in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County on September 12, 2007. The mortgage was subsequently modifi ed on January 23, 2009. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 8, 2011 and recorded on May 17, 2011, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2011000178212. The mortgage was subsequently modifi ed on May 19, 2015. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed August 23, 2016 and recorded on January 24, 2017, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens Coun ty at CRFN 2017000031479. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed September 6, 2019 and recorded on September 13, 2019, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2019000296274. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by a corrective assignment executed February 23, 2021 and recorded on March 9, 2021, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2021000086826; The property in question is described as follows: 25-47 123rd Street , Flushing, NY 11354 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney o r legal aid offi ce, there are government agencies and non-profi t organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helplin e maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or vi sit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to un fairly profi t from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay th em a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profi t to enter into a contract which fully de scribes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have c ompleted all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who fi led this foreclosure proceeding against you and fi ling the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: June 20, 2023 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law fi rm of Gross Polow y, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them wi ll be used for that purpose. 76898

A Notice of Formation of TCRH LLC, Art. of Org. fi led Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/28/2021. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 2713 Utopia Pkwy, Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of TONYA’SHOURCARESERVICE LLC

Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/05/2023. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 10001 220TH ST., QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11429. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of VORES LLC

Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/09/2023. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: ACCUMERA LLC, 911 CENTRAL AVE., #101, ALBANY, NY 12206. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Queens Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 723238/2022 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs Christopher Michael Mcdonough Individually And As Trustee Of The Janet O. Mcdonough Trust If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Board Of Managers Of The Bay Club Condominium, New York City Parking Violations Bureau, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS, John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 2 Bay Club Drive, Apt. 15R Bayside, NY 11360 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Christopher Michael McDonough, Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Tracy Catapano-Fox of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Seventh day of June, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated February 14, 2012, executed by Janet McDonough AKA Janet O. McDonough (who died on August 4, 2016, a resident of the county of Queens, State of New York) to secure the sum of $60,000.00. The Mortgage was recorded at CRFN 2012000087413 in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County on March 6, 2012; The property in question is described as follows: 2 Bay Club Drive, Apt. 15R, Bayside, NY 11360 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

DATED: June 20, 2023 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 76879

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX NO. 713469/2015 Plaintiff designates QUEENS as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 103-29 94TH STREET, OZONE PARK, NY 11417 District:, Section: , Block: 9116, Lot: 47 REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC Plaintiff, vs. SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL LLC; GERALDO LOPEZ AS JOHN DOE #1; DIANA LOPEZ AS JOHN DOE #2; PABLO LOPEZ AS JOHN DOE #3; MAYA LOPEZ AS JOHN DOE #4; SEVERINO LOPEZ AS JOHN DOE #5; GLORIA ORDONEZ, AS ADMINISTRATOR, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF MARIA JIMENEZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF MARIA JIMENEZ; JOSEPH JIMENEZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF MARIA JIMENEZ; RICHARD ORDONEZ, AS BENEFICIARY TO THE ESTATE OF MARIA JIMENEZ; DANNY ORDONEZ, AS BENEFICIARY TO THE ESTATE OF MARIA JIMENEZ; JOSETTE JIMENEZ, AS BENEFICIARY TO THE ESTATE OF MARIA JIMENEZ, NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU and NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU and NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU and NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specifi c lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specifi c lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fi ctitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a defi ciency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $660,000.00 and interest, recorded on June 14, 2011, in Instrument Number 2011000209863 and in Liber CRFN 2011000209863 at Page , of the Public Records of QUEENS County, New York, covering premises known as 103-29 94TH STREET, OZONE PARK, NY 11417. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. QUEENS County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: June 26, 2023. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, Nadine Smith, Esq., 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, NY 11590, 516-280-7675.

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