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Randy Novick, third from right, founder of American Softball, a league for people with disabilities, and coach Tina Roseman, second from right, were honored at the annual All-Star Game and Home Run Derby for their service to the community. The organization has served adults in group homes across the city for 11 seasons straight. Over the weekend, elected ofﬁcials and community leaders joined to recognize their work.

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Commission releases draft Council maps Preliminary plan has significant changes in South Queens districts by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

he New York City Districting Commission voted last Friday to make public its preliminary proposal for the city’s reapportioned City Council districts, which poses potential changes for parts of Astoria, South Ozone Park, South Richmond Hill and more. The proposal comes after weeks of public hearings throughout the city, and accounts for a 7.7 population percent increase citywide and a 7.8 percent increase in Queens since 2010. Perhaps the most significant change in the borough isn’t even in the borough at all: Should the finished maps resemble the preliminary ones, District 26, which is represented by Councilmember Julie Won (D-Sunnyside) and includes Long Island City, Sunnyside and parts of Woodside, would shift westward to include Roosevelt Island and parts of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Won was particularly concerned about the map’s implications for Woodside. “Looking at the preliminary Council maps, it is painfully clear that no one on the NYC Districting Commission has read the City Charter. The commission chose to separate our communities of color in Long Island City, while also disenfranchising our immigrant communities by splitting Woodside into four council districts,” Won said in a statement.

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The preliminary plan for the city’s new Council district maps, outlined in blue, shows some major NYC DISTRICTING COMMISSION changes in South Queens. The current districts are outlined in black. “While it would be an honor to represent New Yorkers wherever they live, I cannot stay silent while the Districting Commission erases the progress made by immigrants and people of color in my own neighborhood.” She added that the commission “must be held accountable for violating every single requirement mandated by the City Charter,” and that she would fight it on the proposal.

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The councilmember’s office did not comment on her district’s potential inclusion of the Upper East Side, nor did it elaborate on which measures of the City Charter she believes the commission violated. When asked about both, Won’s office said it could not comment further, citing a staff vacancy. Chapter 2-A, Section 52 of the City Charter says, “District lines shall keep intact neighbor-

hoods and communities with established ties of common interest and association, whether historical, racial, economic, ethnic, religious or other.” Similar concerns have been raised throughout South Queens — both in the city’s and the state’s redistricting process earlier this year — such as among South Richmond Hill’s Guyanese and Bangladeshi populations. A small section of South Richmond Hill east of 121st Street and north of 103rd Avenue — which includes Phil Rizzuto Park — would be incorporated into District 27, represented by Councilmember Nantasha Williams (D-St. Albans). South Ozone Park, on the other hand, is more unified in the proposal, and the entire Aqueduct Race Track would be represented by Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica); John Adams High School would also be in her district. Still, Adams’ District 26 would lose the parts of JFK Airport currently inside its borders; all of JFK would be part of District 31. “We are reviewing the preliminary maps of Council Districts released today by the NYC Districting Commission. It is critical for the public to provide input on these first drafts as part of the ongoing redistricting process,” Adams said in a statement last Friday. “We strongly encourage all New Yorkers to participate, and we will continue working to ensure continued on page 12

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Bus assault goes to hate crimes unit Police seek three in Woodhaven bias incident; officials vow action by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

After an uptick in hate crimes against minority groups citywide, South Queens officials are banning together to combat bias attacks following an incident over the weekend in which a white woman was attacked on a city bus headed to the Rockaways. Jill LeCroix, a 57-year-old from Flushing, was riding the bus Saturday evening when she was allegedly attacked by three Black women who made anti-white comments and left her with a laceration to the head. “I was sitting there and I didn’t realize it till afterwards ... but I was the only white person on the bus,” LeCroix told the Chronicle. “They were looking for trouble,” she said. The bus was headed southbound on Woodhaven Boulevard near Jamaica Avenue around 6:30 p.m. when the three unidentified women approached LeCroix, struck her in the head with an object and made race-related statements. LeCroix told the Post earlier in the week that the women struck her with a container of Bath and Body Works scrub and criticized her support of Donald Trump. She estimated they were in their early- to mid-20s. The suspects fled on foot and she was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and received three staples for the injury. The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident, which occurred within the 102nd Precinct. LeCroix, a bartender and grandmother of five, was headed to visit her mother in the Rockaways. “I’ve taken that bus so many times, with my grandchildren, to the beach and everything,” she said, adding that she won’t be doing that for a while. “It’s time — we have got to put pressure on these judges and politicians.” Elected officials gathered near the scene of the incident on Tuesday and shared that sentiment. A sse mbly wom a n Je n ife r R ajk u m a r (D-Woodhaven) brought together a host of poli-

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ticians and community leaders including Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows), state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), Councilmembers Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) and Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) and representatives from Community Board 9, the Woodhaven Residents Block Association, Our Neighbors Civic Association, the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol, the Mayor’s Office and the 102nd Precinct. “It’s going to happen again,” said Holden at the press conference on Tuesday morning. “If the judges are not listening, if the [district attorneys] are not listening and they’re not going to put these perps in jail, then we’re going to keep holding these press conferences. We really need a strong message,” he said. Rajkumar laid out a framework of ways to combat the recent crimes in her district, which have mostly been committed against ethnic and religious minorities: working with the NYPD on commonsense solutions on crime, embracing crime prevention programs and partnering with different groups, agencies, schools and more. She said police presence must be increased in “problem areas” and that resources must be

focused on tracking repeat offenders. “We can’t have any form of hate based on how someone looks, whether they are an immigrant, whether they speak a foreign language or even if they’re white,” said Weprin. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 338 confirmed hate crimes, according to NYPD data, and some Queens precincts are among the highest in hate crime complaints; the 112th Precinct reported seven in the first quarter of the year and the 109th reported five. Citywide, bias incidents against Jewish people were highest followed by Asian people and then gay men. There was only one confirmed incident against a white person, a 90 percent decrease from the 10 in 2021. Additionally, many minority groups are hesitant to or unsure of how to report hate crimes. Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspects in Saturday’s incident and released surveillance video of the women walking near where it occurred. The video can be viewed at qchron.com. One has brightly colored green hair and LeCroix claimed she was the one who did most of the talking. She was seen wearing a hat that

said “Gallery Dept.,” a camouflage long-sleeve crop top, black bike shorts and white sneakers. Another suspect appeared to have darker green hair and was wearing a black and white crop top, black bike shorts, white sneakers and sunglasses. The third woman wore a black tank top, white shorts and black and white sneakers. She appears to have light pink hair and was wearing round sunglasses. Ariola said she has “every confidence” that police will find the suspects. “No one should have to fear getting on a bus or a subway, but right now, those are two of the most dangerous places to be in the city of New York,” she said. Transit crimes are up 40 percent from last year, according to the NYPD. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (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 @nypdtips on Twitter. All tips are Q strictly confidential.

Beaches reopen after shark sightings Tuesday by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

A beautiful beach day was cut short on Tuesday as all Rockaway beaches closed after multiple shark sightings. Two sharks were spotted as the NYPD Aviation Unit patrolled the waters. Nearby beaches including Jones Beach were closed, too. The sharks were seen near Beach 102nd and Beach 67th streets, according to reports. The beaches reopened as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening. The NYPD’s 100th Precinct tweeted that

the beach closures were “terminated” but reminded beachgoers to swim only when lifeguards are on duty. The scare comes after Gov. Hochul announced Monday that state agencies are being directed to ramp up shark monitoring. Several bites have occurred on Long Island in recent weeks. “We are taking action to expand patrols for sharks and protect beachgoers from potentially dangerous situations,” Hochul said in a prepared statement. “I encourage all New Yorkers to listen to

local authorities and take precautions to help ensure safe and responsible beach trips this summer.” It also comes amid an extreme heat warning that went into effect on Tuesday. High heat and humidity are expected to blanket the state with heat index values in the high 90s and low 100s for the rest of the week. New York City cooling centers have opened up and public pool hours will be extended to 8 p.m. to help residents beat the heat at the city’s Olympic- and intermediateQ sized pools.

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Operations tackles ‘reckless’ vehicles

Mobs of riders were confronted on Cross Bay but continued elsewhere by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

Police continue to combat the barrage of ATVs, dirtbikes and other off-road vehicles that bombard the streets each weekend. Last Sunday, the NYPD and other entities condicted an operation to curb one of the packs headed down Cross Bay Boulevard. “After swarms of reckless motorists barreled through Rockaway, Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, and Woodhaven on several occasions earlier this month, my office organized a joint campaign,” said Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone) Park. The effort included the NYPD’s 100th, 102nd and 106th precincts, the Mayor’s Office, the city Department of Sanitation, the National Parks Service, the Queens District Attorney’s Office, the Police Commissioner’s Office and Patrol Borough Queens South. “Having groups of bikers numbering in the hundreds, disobeying the law, and in some cases even assaulting and injuring our residents is yet another symptom of the lawlessness that has taken over this city. That ends today,” Ariola said on Sunday, adding that the mobilization was the largest action undertaken by the NYPD in response to the “marauding” groups. “The NYPD is aggressively pursuing every method to rid our streets of illegal dirt bikes and ATV’s,” the department said in a state-

Illegal vehicles continue to plague the streets of Queens as enforcement ramps up. ment. “The end result must ensure the safety of our citizens while ridding our streets of this menace.” Such operations will continue until the bikers are apprehended and the danger is ended, she wrote. The NYPD 100th Precinct posted a photo of the operation on Twitter. Sanitation trucks can be seen blocking off the road. The precinct tweeted, “We have heard the community’s concerns regarding the dangerous/illegal ATV & dirt bike use on the streets

of the Rockaways. If you operate a dirt bike or ATV on NYC streets or sidewalks it will be confiscated and you may be subject to arrest. Have any information on where dirt bikes and ATVs are being stored? Contact #NYPD at 800-577-TIPS.” That same day, videos circulated showing hundreds of the vehicles taking over Woodhaven Boulevard and traveling down the Long Island Expressway. Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) shared those videos, including one posted by

Rents remain on the rise

Average Queens cost up 4.6 percent from May to June by Sean Okula

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For Queens renters, no news is bad news. Rents continue to rise, according to a report published by MNS Real Estate earlier this month. The average rate for a rental space increased in every neighborhood measured by the MNS report from May to June except Jackson Heights. All eight of the neighborhoods tracked in the report have seen more than 5 percent increases in rental costs from this time last year to now. The three neighborhoods representing the highest year-over-year increase are Astoria (32.33 percent), Long Island City (27.89 percent) and Jamaica (20.65 percent). The month-over-month increases follow a trend dating back to the late winter and early spring. The average price of a studio apartment in Queens has increased by more than $100 since April, while the price of one-bedroom and two-bedroom spaces in the borough has increased every month since February and March, respectively. The average price of a two-bedroom space has increased by $300 since the start of this year, according to the MNS data. Prices for one -bed room a nd st ud io spaces have increased in the $200 range. Rent prices were up 4.6 percent boroughwide from May to June, according to MNS.

Queens rents have been rising for the past IMAGE COURTESY MNS REAL ESTATE year. Prices for studio and one-bedroom apartments climbed in the range of 4 percent, while two bedrooms increased 5.6 percent. Two-bedroom spaces, important for families with children, have seen the highest price spike year-over-year. In June 2021, the average price of a two-bedroom in Queens was $2,710. This past June, that number rose to $3,322, representing a 22.58 percent increase.

The most expensive neighborhood for a family in Queens is Long Island City. The price of June rent for a two bedroom apartment in the neighborhood was $5,463, roughly in line with the same space in Chelsea ($5,253). No other Queens neighborhood eclipsed an average two-bedroom price of $3,500, though Jamaica came close at $3,484. The most affordable two-bedroom apartments could be found in Jackson Heights ($2,505), Ridgewood ($2,797) and Flushing ($2,946). Increasing rent prices are particularly concerning for families of lower-income status. A spokesperson from the city Department of Housing Preservation and Development said that higher rent costs take away from money that would have been otherwise earmarked for food, medicine and other basic necessities. According to information from the US Census Bureau, the median household income in Queens for 2016 through 2020 was $72,028. HPD defines a rent-burdened household as one that commits more than 30 percent of its yearly household income to rent. Based on the figures provided by the MNS report, a household making $104,880 could be considered rent-burdened if it were paying Q Queens’ average rate for June.

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EnforceNYC, a Twitter page that posts about traffic issues. “I spoke to [Mayor Adams] about the urgent need to put a stop to this mayhem,” Holden wrote in a post. “Dirt bikes and ATVs are not legal on our streets, let alone recklessly driving and shutting down the LIE and Woodhaven Blvd. These make-believe road warriors should be in jail and their vehicles confiscated.” Last week he told the Chronicle the drivers were “above the law,” and that is a sign of erodQ ing quality of life in the city.

Police seek public’s help A 46-year-old man was stabbed to death in his Woodhaven apartment on June 29. The victim, whom the NYPD has identified as Jason Brady, was Jason Brady fou nd in his PHOTO COURTESY NYPD apartment, located at 76-16 Jamaica Ave. Officers were responding to a 911 call when they found Brady, unconscious and unresponsive, having suffered multiple stab wounds to his neck and back. This week, they released photos of Brady. Police found his body under a couch last month. The investigation remains open. Anyone with information 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 @nypdtips on Q Twitter. All tips are confidential. — Deirdre Bardolf

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P Busway killing historic Jamaica EDITORIAL

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f there’s one community that could lay claim to the title “capital of Queens,” it’s Jamaica (sorry, Flushing; you’re a respectably close second). Its history as a center for commerce goes back to Dutch Colonial times at least; Jamaica Avenue follows an ancient trail used by Native Americans before any Europeans showed up; it was the first county seat of Queens; it had the first post office in either Queens or Brooklyn; it got train tracks in 1834. Those of a certain age today remember it as a retail mecca unmatched in Queens, with every major department store. Like many parts of many cities, it suffered some urban blight in the second half of the last century, but has come a long way since. Today, officials such as our borough president cannot say enough about its revitalization. Key to Jamaica’s success, obviously, is the health of its business districts, especially along the vital Jamaica Avenue corridor. And yet, with all the challenges businesses face — a pandemic that won’t quite end, a schizophrenic economy, the traditional overbearing city rules and regulations, the success of Amazon and more — the city Department of Transportation unwisely insists on screwing up the heart of the Jamaica Avenue corridor. It has created a bus-

way from Sutphin Boulevard to 168th Street. While elected officials and the private sector are trying to make Jamaica into a destination, the DOT is trying to turn it into flyover country, for bus riders only. The result is predictable: Businesses are suffering tremendously. No longer can people pull up to the curb and quickly run into a store. Spaces designated for truck loading and unloading are being occupied by cops working at the Forensics Lab. One business owner after another has told the Queens Chronicle that they’re losing out. “We’re so scared,” said Jenny Ren, owner of Mayluck Chinese Food. “We don’t know what we should do.” Led by Borough President Donovan Richards, a slew of Queens officials knows the first step to take: Immediately halt the DOT’s ongoing study of the busway’s impact and gauge the results. Maybe the evident damage will show the agency that what works in Manhattan may not work in Queens. After all, it just scaled back the hours of operation for another business-damaging busway, in Flushing. Improving bus speeds has value, but not at the cost of killing business. Not in Queens’ storied capital, its center of commerce for centuries. The busway must be amended.

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he City Council’s 51 districts are in the midst of being redrawn, and if you have an opinion on how that should be done, you’ll get your chance to voice it at a hearing to be held sometime next month. Draft maps have been drawn up by the New York Districting Commission. They feature some interesting elements. South Queens Councilwoman Joanne Ariola would lose some of the easternmost sections of her district but gain some of Glendale. She says she’s glad to represent her district whatever its boundaries. Southeast Queens Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers is displeased with the plan because it would divide Springfield Gardens. Western Queens Councilwoman Julie Won lamented Woodside’s being divided up and said people of color in Long Island City would also lose out. Her office did not comment, however, on what she thinks of her district being redrawn to include a slice of Manhattan. Most Council districts don’t cross borough lines, much less the East River. It’ll be interesting to see if that stands. To help ensure your voice will be heard by staying informed, visit on.nyc.gov/3RIN5lf for updates.

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trip by subway. Bus operations are bit more complicated because New York City Transit bus operations are separated by service type. The per unlinked passenger trip subsidies were $2.66, $2.30 and $14.47 for local/limited, SBS and express bus services, respectively. The Chronicle should pay attention to the express bus service subsidy, if it is interested in tracking public money. The Chronicle also argues for indexing subway/bus fares to the mythical pizza slice in arguing to raise fares to $3. There still are dollar-per-slice pizza shops around. First-class postage was 3 cents when fares were a nickel; postage is now 60 cents. The penny postcard is now 44 cents. The subway fare should be $1 or $2.20, if postage rates and stamps were the indexing base. For the gold bugs, an ounce has risen from $35 to $1,700. The nickel subway fare would be $2.43, if it were pegged to a gold standard.

The Chronicle made no mention for raising the express bus fares. Subway use has not been uniform in its pandemic recovery. Stations in “blue-collar” neighborhoods have approached their prepandemic levels. It’s the stations in upscale neighborhoods that are lagging. A fare increase will disproportionately hit the lower-paid blue-collar workers because of the uneven recovery. Stephen Bauman Flushing

Fare hikes already planned Dear Editor: Fare increases for the MTA NYC Transit bus, subway and Staten Island Railway, along with Long Island and Metro North railroads, were already assumed in 2019 as part of the approval process for the MTA’s $51 billion 2020-24 Five Year Capital Plan (“Hike ferry,

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GOP court vs. democracy Dear Editor: An anti-democracy movement is threatening America. Five Republican Supreme Court justices have overturned a ruling in effect for almost 50 years that enabled women to control their own bodies. These justices have also ruled that Americans can carry concealed guns despite numerous mass shootings. In a recent Safety Index, the U.S. ranked No. 86 out of 142 countries. The majority of the population supports universal background checks for guns and Roe v. Wade. The conservative justices who reversed these decisions were appointed by Republican presidents, with three appointed by Donald Trump, who falsely claimed he won re-election and orchestrated a government coup. Two judges appointed by Trump lied during confirmation hearings, saying Roe v. Wade was settled law and they wouldn’t change it. Only once in the last 30 years has a Republican presidential candidate received a majority of votes, yet their appointees are now remaking our laws. The court has historically followed “stare decisis,” Latin for “stand by things already decided.” While justices can rule differently, they are supposed to have good reasons for doing so, but haven’t provided any. Justice Clarence Thomas has stated, “Because any substantive due process decision is ‘demonstrably erroneous,’ we have a duty to ‘correct the error’ established in those precedents.” What’s next on the Republican Supreme Court’s agenda? Bans on birth control and gay marriage. The U.S. is on the verge of returning to the dark ages, thanks to a few radical justices with the power to oppose the will of the people. The Republican minority has gained control of numerous state legislatures and the Supreme Court and their rulings will negatively affect every one of us. Linda Imhauser Whitestone

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Dear Editor: I’m confused. To ride a motorcycle I had to pass a written and a road test to get a license and had to get registration and insurance before I could take to the roads. A motorcycle has to obey all the same rules as other vehicles and riders must wear helmets. What’s going on now with the changing of the laws allowing scooters and all the other e-bikes, etc., is insanity. Now anyone who can ride a scooter can take to the streets. They don’t obey traffic laws, they don’t have a license or registration and they don’t have to wear helmets. They can ride in the streets, in bike lanes, and I have seen them riding on the sidewalks many times. As a bicyclist I don’t want these motorized vehicles in the bike lane. They are too fast and many riders are reckless. I can’t see the difference between a motor-

cycle and all these scooters and e-bikes. If you get hit by one of them you will most likely get hurt and maybe even die. I hope our politicians are listening and will make laws that will make our community safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. Richard Polgar Maspeth

subway fees,” Editorial, July 14). Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, former Mayor Bill de Blasio and members of the state Legislature and City Council were all in on this financial arrangement before signing on. This included 4 percent increases in 2021 and 2023. They have always been required every few years for decades. Fare hikes are needed if the MTA is to provide the services that five million pre-Covid-19 New Yorkers count on daily. They are inevitable, due to increasing costs of labor, power, fuel, supplies and ONLINE materials; routine safety; state of Miss an editorial or a good repair; letter cited by a writer? replacement of Want breaking news worn-out rolling from all over Queens? stock; upgrades Find the latest news, to stations, yards past reports from all and shops; as over the borough and well as any future more at qchron.com. system expansion projects necessary to run any transit system; and inflation. Career politicians prefer the MTA implement any fare increases in nonelection years. They hope voters will have short memories when they run for another term in the following year. TANSTAAFL — there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch, or in this case ride. It is a combination of farebox revenue, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority tolls transferred to transit, city, state and federal aid that pick up the tab. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI The writer is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who worked for 31 years for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

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American Softball leaders honored

Special MVPs named during league’s annual All-Star Game by Deirdre Bardolf

behalf of the Borough President’s Office as well. She drew on her expeThe American Softball league cel- rience running a YMCA that served ebrated its 11th annual All-Star Game as a safe haven to kids in need in the and Home Run Derby last weekend, community. “That is exactly what American and while several players took home trophies, some special MVP awards Softball is for all of our adults who need a safe place to go. Randy, you’ve were given as well. Founder Randy Novick and his done an excellent job at creating that partner and coach, Tina Roseman, body,” Young said. New York City Parks Commiswere surprised by local elected officials who came out to Vito Locascio sioner Susan Donoghue was present Field in Ozone Park to honor the for the event and said organizations work that the two have committed to such as American Softball are what the nonprofit, which serves adults make the parks here so special. “What really makes our parks with disabilities. “American Softball is a wonderful important are the community leaders opportunity for folks to play baseball, like Randy and Tina, who run incredas we all know, but there’s two phe- ible programming like this that’s so nomenal people that run this organi- important to the community,” she zation that we like to call unsung said. “And all of your good work, the heroes,” said Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway coaches that are here, the people who Park), who worked alongside Com- make this possible, our elected offimunity Board 9 Chair Sherry Algre- cials that provide support for our parks, it’s all so critical to the funcdo to organize the event. Algredo’s son has autism, and he tioning of a great city.” Novick said he was trying to hold plays in the league. back the tears during “These two are the ceremony that heroes who tr uly preluded the ball embody the best of playing. community servic“I’m not looking es,” Pheffer Amato do it because for the recognition, said of Novick and I love it.” nothing at all. I do it Rose m a n. “ T hey because I love doing present a clear and — American Softball this,” he said. selfless level of dedifounder Randy Novick “Tina and I are so cation to the players, fortunate to have a their families and all team of wonderful of us, showing that no matter what life may throw at you, volunteers who devote their Saturthere are people who will support days from May to the end of August to help us each week,” he added. you.” The day was kicked off by player She presented citations along with state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-How- Jason singing “Take Me Out to the ard Beach) and Councilwoman Joann Ballgame.” Queens singer Bella Piazza sang the national anthem and Ariola (R-Ozone Park). Queens Deputy Borough President Junior Girl Scouts Troop 4738 and Ebony Young presented one on Brownies 4615 presented the colors. Q Chronicle Contributor

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The American Softball league, a nonprofit, noncompetitive organization for people with disabilities, marked the middle of its 11th season last weekend with its annual All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Founder Randy Novick and head coach Tina Roseman were honored by elected officials and community leaders who presented citations and thanked them for their years of service.

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All sides agree massive city subsidies must be reduced for plan to succeed by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

In the wake of a devastating audit by the city Comptroller’s Office, Mayor Adams last week announced a restructuring of fares for the city’s ferry system. Speaking at a ferry landing in Astoria on July 14, Adams announced a proposal for $1.35 fares for low-income residents similar to the Fair Fares program for discount MetroCards. Regular riders will be able to keep their present $2.75 fares by buying 10-ride ticket packages for $27.50. The plan, which goes into effect on Sept. 12, also will set fares at $4 per ride for tourists and people who use the ferry system only occasionally. But a government budget watchdog said the city’s steep per-ride subsidy must come down if Adams’ plan is to succeed. An audit released by Comptroller Brad Lander on July 6 found that the city was subsidizing each ride by as much as $14.75 in order to keep fares at $2.75, while the program’s costs were underreported by more than $220 million. Adams and representatives of the New York City Economic Development Corp. said the aim is to increase transparency and to reduce the per-ride subsidies. “So when we utilize the ferry, it helps us

to revitalize our waterfront communities large and small,” Adams said in a transcript provided by his office. “For those who say, it’s just for the affluent New Yorkers, it’s just wrong. It is for every New Yorker and the more we introduce New Yorkers to utilizing it, they’re going to see how possible it is to move about this city.” Adams said there will be a program for a limited number of free trial rides for residents of New York CIty Housing Authority properties within a mile of ferry stops in order to encourage low-income residents to consider ferries regularly. “For frequent flyers or families, you can still buy a 10 pack for $27.50,” Adams said. “That’s the same as a subway ride. So each trip will equal the same thing as a subway ride. To offset our lower cost fares and help fund the system, we’re raising the prices for occasional riders. So those who come from outside the city who are tourists, we’re raising that amount to $4 per ride, and that will offset the cost of those who are everyday New Yorkers that need to use the system.” Adams also said other revenue streams are being examined. “We welcome the Adams Administration’s constructive response to our audit and commitment to provide cost-effective, efficient and equitable ferry service across New

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Adams banking on tiered ferry fares

The city is introducing a tiered fare system for ferries on Sept. 12. The hope is to induce more people to use ferries more regularly and to cut massive per ride subsidies. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON York Harbor,” Lander said on his official Tw it ter accou nt follow i ng the press conference. He also was encouraged by the announcement of a competitive process for awarding the next contract to operate the ferry system. Andrew Rein, president of the Citizens Budget Commission, said in a press release

that Adams is taking important and positive steps. He said they called for higher singleride fares while preserving commuter fares three years ago. “Ultimately, success of this plan should be evaluated in large part by whether and how much the subsidy — per ride and in total —is Q reduced,” Rein said.

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Singh seeks to unseat incumbent

D15 candidate prioritizes schools and safety with moderate platform by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

Japneet Singh is running for Senate District 15, and he believes it is the most competitive Senate race in the city. The 28-year-old candidate from South Ozone Park, who previously ran against City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica), has lived in the district since his family, immigrants from Punjab, India, moved here when he was 1. He received his education in city public schools and then Queens College where he received a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting as well as a master’s in accounting. “When I was in Queens College, I was student body president and that’s where I fell in love with public service,” he told the Chronicle in an exclusive interview last week. “Even though I have my bachelor’s in accounting and finance and a master’s in accounting, when I started in corporate America, I was like, ‘I’m not living a purposeful life,’” he said. Singh is facing longtime incumbent state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach). Singh is employed but on leave from audit, tax and consulting firm RSM. He put himself through college after getting his taxi driver’s license at 19 and driving a green cab, which he said is a rite of passage in his community. Singh went on to join Community Board 10 in 2019 and noticed a lack of young people in politics. Shortly after, when the pandemic hit, he saw the disparities in access to resources like testing and vaccination sites. Singh saw further inequities when he looked at the discretionary funds allotted throughout his City Council district, noticing that his side of the Van Wyck Expressway was receiving far less funding than other areas of the district. He attributes those imbalances largely to the “disenfranchisement” of his community as a whole. He cites his alma mater, John Adams High School, which has been under construction for nearly a decade, as an example. “If this school was anywhere else, it would

Preliminary maps continued from page 2 communities’ interests are prioritized and protected.” Richard David, one of the district leaders for Assembly District 31 (which includes many of the same neighborhoods), said that, as far as Ozone Park and South Richmond Hill are concerned, the proposed plan is “an OK starting point.” “They’ve put more of South Ozone Park in the district, which is important to us,” he said. He was skeptical, however, that that would outweigh losing part of South Richmond Hill. “If the trade-off is, we’re losing a part of

have been done by now,” he said. from the incumbent, aspects of Singh’s plat“I don’t think they care about Southeastern form are similarly moderate, like his support Queens,” Singh added. of law enforcement. Building new schools and fixing broken“A lot of my brothers that I grew up with down ones is a priority of his. are cops and I have tremendous respect for “We have such great talent in our commu- the blue,” he said, noting how many Sikhs are nities. It’s just that they don’t reach their full- now in the NYPD. est potential. We’re not giving them the “It’s just unfortunate that this rhetoric has access to do that,” he said. torn our community apart,” he said. Much of his platform centers around public Singh believes that bail reform needs to be education — he supports fully funding amended and that it has allowed recidischools, continuing merit-based vists to continue committing crimes education like gifted and talented against Black and brown people. programs and expanding specialIn his district, members of the ized high schools — as well as Sikh community have repeatedly public safety, housing and transbeen attacked, especially in Richparency in government. mond Hill near the Sikh Cultural Singh said he has been incorSociety gurdwara. 2022 rectly labeled as a socialist. “These hate crimes are happening “There’s a common misconception to my community members,” said Singh. that just because of how we look, we believe “I’m on the ground looking at 70-year-olds certain things, but that’s not the case at all,” crying in my arms.” he said. After days of helping gather surveillance Despite Singh’s being endorsed by New footage from the area, Singh found out that York City Public Advocate and former candi- one of the perpetrators was released within date for governor Jumaane Williams, his 48 hours and back living on the same street campaign manager Julien Segura pointed as the Sikh temple. out, “It’s not about copying and pasting each And it was reported recently that one of other’s platforms.” the other suspects, Vernon Douglas, was Singh said he is not a “leftist” and that stabbed to death in Brooklyn in an unrelated Williams liked who he is “as a person” and incident. what he wants to do for his community. “If he was just behind bars, he would still Additionally, Singh said it was a pretty be alive,” said Singh. simple choice considering he is running He admires community safety patrols like against someone whom what has been done in he sees as one of the the Jewish communities most conser vat ive in the north of his dis’m on the ground Democrats in the Sentrict — he said the camate. He criticized Addlooking at 70-year-olds paign is putting a heavy abbo for more conseremphasis on Forest crying in my arms.” vative votes like one Hills because residents against the Reproducthere are less familiar — Japneet Singh tive Health Act, which with him — and also e x p a n d e d a b o r t io n the Cityline Ozone Park rights. Civilian Patrol. Singh wholly supports a right to choose. Singh is in favor of reforming Rikers “My mom went through a lot growing up, Island and opposes building new community and I think if she didn’t have the right to jails, saying that such funds should go into healthcare and abortion, we would be in a public schools instead. very tough situation,” he said. Singh supports the Good Cause Eviction Although he seeks to distance himself bill, which has yet to pass in the Legislature

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[South] Richmond Hill that’s important to us, it’s very hard for me to say that that’s an okay trade-off.” David was especially worried about District 26 losing Phil Rizzuto Park, which is a community staple in South Richmond Hill. “They’ve effectively cut the park off from the community by putting it in that district,” he said. “That’s very problematic.” He also noted that a small section of South Ozone Park, which includes 10 blocks of homes between 149th and North Conduit avenues, would be incorporated into District 31. “Those are folks who are in dire need of effective representation,” David said. “This kind of line cuts them off and isolates them, and weakens their ability to have representa-

tion in government.” That is far from the only complaint that has been voiced about the proposed changes to District 31. Its Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers (D-Laurelton) was particularly concerned about the potential division of Springfield Gardens. “Council District 31 residents are a unique mosaic of ethnic communities that share similar values, a major economic driver — the JFK International Airport — and are racially and ethnically cohesive, and should stay that way,” she said in a statement. While the district of Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) would no longer include parts of South Ozone Park, she would represent more of Woodhaven, part of Glen-

Japneet Singh is running for Senate District 15 PHOTO BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF in August. but said, “There are nuances that need to be changed and revised to help the homeowners feel protected as well. I think right now it’s very pro-tenant and as someone that was a tenant, I agree with those parts ... but we need to make sure the property owners also feel secure.” Otherwise, he said, they will leave the state for places like the Midwest. Singh seeks to represent the diverse needs of the community, which is about 70 percent minorities following the redrawing of the legislative maps. Cutting out Howard Beach as part of that process, he said, made sense for District 15 but was a blow to Addabbo. “We have a moment in time right now that we can have reflective leadership that understands the needs of every community in the district and that can give the entire community a seat at the table.” He continued, “We want to make sure that people understand that they don’t have to keep voting for the same family name or the same person over and over again.” The New York State Senate primary elecQ tions are on Aug. 23. dale and all of Forest Park. Asked about the proposed changes, Ariola said in a statement, “I represent the constituents of District 32. Whichever way the redistricting goes, from the first draft to the final lines, I will be sure to serve all of my constituents to the best of my abilities.” She continued, “Regardless of whether they are in a newly added portion of the district or in an older one, I want all of my constituents to know that once they are a part of my District, I will be fighting for them with everything I’ve got.” The commission will go through another set of public hearings throughout August, and will present its final plan to the Council Sept. 22 for its approval. The new districts will be used in next year’s City Council elections. Q

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Facing a spike in the number of asylum seekers arriving in the city, Mayor Adams on Tuesday called for the federal government to provide more “financial and technical resources” to help with the situation. Adams said there has been a sharp increase in the number of people from Latin America and other areas arriving in the city in recent weeks, with more than 2,800 of them entering the shelter system. Saying that New York welcomes immigrants with open arms and is both legally and morally obligated to house the homeless, Adams said in a statement sent to the media that the city “needs additional federal resources immediately” to meet its obligations. He added, “If we do not get these urgently needed resources, we may struggle to provide the proper level of support our clients deserve, while also facing challenges as we serve both a rapidly growing shelter population and new clients who are seeking asylum.” Adams said some arrivees are being bused in by states including Texas and Arizona, while others appear to have been brought here by the federal governQ ment. — Peter C. Mastrosimone

City announces rainfall prep plan DEP says drainage system is a work in progress by Sean Okula

ue to invest in resiliency and infrastructure projects to protect us for generations to come, the Rainfall Earlier this month, the Mayor’s Ready NYC action plan will help Office and the city Department of every New Yorker to protect themEnvironmental Protection announced a selves, their families, and their plan to keep New Yorkers safe in case homes,” Mayor Adams said. of torrential rainfall, dubbed the RainTo prepare newly built properties fall Ready NYC Action Plan. to handle inordinate amounts of The crux of the plan is urging New stormwater, and to not overwhelm Yorkers to do their part in ensuring the already struggling city infrathey and their family are safe in case of structure, Timbers said the DEP eara storm, while assuring the public the lier this year finalized a rule requircity is doing its part to prepare for ing all newly built or redeveloped whatever Mother Nature throws at properties to handle more stormwathem. ter on-site. To prepare for a storm, the city and Additionally, Timbers says the the DEP encourage New Yorkers to DEP plans to “aggressively expand” visit their interactive stormwater flood the Green Infrastructure program, a map, where they can view the f lood system designed to keep stormwater risk in their area under conditions of moderate stormwater flooding. A portion of the city’s new interactive stormwater flood out of sewers and protect local waterThe Rainfall Ready landing page map, with the blue representing areas at risk of deep flood- ways, and the Bluebelt program, origsays climate change could bring about ing and the red representing wetlands. NYC DEP IMAGE inated in Staten Island. The Bluebelt program preserves amounts of rainfall city infrastructure was not built to handle. The plan aims to millions of dollars annually to upgrade and natural drainage corridors, like streams and educate New Yorkers on how they and the build-out the sewer system where it is feasi- ponds, but adds enhancements to improve city can work in accordance to keep every- ble, including the $2.5 billion Southeast their functionality, according to the DEP one safe in the immediate term, but the DEP Queens prog ram,” DEP spokesperson website. While there are only a handful outside of Staten Island, Timbers said the city says strengthening that infrastructure is also Edward Timbers said in a statement. part of the city’s plan. “Climate change is the city’s biggest will look for opportunities to bring BlueQ “We will continue to invest hundreds of environmental threat, and while we contin- belts to other boroughs. Associate Editor

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Bill would end horse carriages in the city Holden plan would replace carts with electric vehicles, keep same drivers by Michael Gannon

he said. McDaid dismissed Holden’s statements McDaid said he and his fellow drivers on protecting working class residents. Like Utano, he said none of the critics on the Paul McDaid of Woodside says horses are in take strong umbrage at the accusation that their horses are abused. Council have visited the stables. his blood. In response to a series of questions, McDaid’s horses include Dream, Deli“Absolutely,” he said in a telephone interlah and Lincoln. He said he and his fellow view on Monday. “I was born and raised in Holden said there would be benefits for drivers slammed any claims that the horses rural Ireland. I’ve been around horses all my drivers, including the ability to work more shifts, as the electric vehicles could operare not well cared for. life. My father was a blacksmith.” “That gets my Irish up,” McDaid said. He also has been a licensed city horse car- ate in weather conditions under which “We just finished fighting [Mayor Bill] de riage driver for 33 years, and is one of many horses are mandated to be kept in their staBlasio over this for eight years. It’s a land who are troubled by a new bill before the City bles on the West Side. He also said his bill would direct the grab, as usual. These guys don’t care about Council to shut the industry down and replace Comptroller’s Office to establish a prevailthe horses. If I thought for a second that it with electric vehicles. there was any abuse of my animals, I’d Intro. No. 573, sponsored by Councilman ing wage for drivers who would lease their stop this tomorrow morning.” Bob Holden (D-Maspeth), would eliminate vehicles from owners or possibly from the Both he and Bodman said there are, of horse carriages effective June 1, 2024. The plan city, based on similar tourism jobs. “It’s essentially the same profession the course, instances of horses being spooked is for the city to purchase 68 motorized vehiby traffic and even struck. cles — the same as the number of carriages — drivers are in now, but without the maintenance and caring for the horses or the “You have 68 carriages doing two shifts and sell or lease them to operators. a day, 365 days a year,” Bodman said. Holden’s bill states that licensed horse car- restrictions from weather,” Holden said. He said it would allow the electric vehi“That’s four trips a day between the park riage operators would have “preference” in and the stable. Accidents do happen. But I obtaining licenses to operate the new vehicles cles to operate in Central Park, where they so that they could keep their jobs by simply presently are banned. Alanna Bodman, seen here with her sidekick Stormy, think we have a very low rate. I think staAlanna Bodman of Maspeth, whose has been a carriage driver in Manhattan since 2014. tistically we are the safest form of transswitching modes of transportation. horses include Stormy In emails from their COURTESY PHOTO portation in Manhattan. We’re slow-movand Dr. Watson, and ing. We’re visible. Any we’re on the roads offices, Holden and Counhas been a carriage driver and developers would love to put high-rises and for very brief amounts of time.” cilwoman Joann Ariola t’s essentially since 2014, said caring for hotels where the privately owned stables are She also said the horses are very intelligent (R-Ozone Park) told the the horses is the reason located. It’s unfortunate that some Council and both need and want some level of work and Chronicle there is no reason the same drivers get into the business. members who have signed on to this bill have interaction with people. to believe that any carriage “I am absolutely disap- not even bothered to contact the drivers’ union “They wouldn’t agree to do what we do if driver who wants to make profession drivers pointed and disgusted and to get labor’s view.” they were being abused, as they’re about 40 the switch would be denied are in now.” heartbroken that Robert a license. Utano said real estate interests have been times as strong we are.” Holden is my district coun- trying to ban carriage horses for more than a Councilman Jim Gennaro (D-Hillcrest), “Horses are not just here — Councilman Bob Holden cilmember,” she said. “And decade. himself an equestrian, backed the carriage to serve man. Those days on replacing carriages I have a young friend who I are over,” Holden said at a “They have failed because NYC has the drivers in a press release from his office, citing am training to be a carriage strictest carriage regulations in the country,” he regulations for the horses’ care and working press conference last week. Holden has eight co-sponsors, including driver. She just got her license and she’s from said. “Five city agencies provide oversight and conditions that he wrote and got passed back in Ariola and Tiffany Cabán (D-Astoria). The bill Middle Village. enforcement. Health concerns are investigated 2010. “Both of us have horses in our background. by experts.” He also pointed out that the industry is overalso is backed by a number of animal rights organizations, including Animal Wellness We’re horse people ... I would never even He said everything from dental examina- seen by five city agencies, including the Action; and New Yorkers for Clean, Livable, remotely consider the electric carriage route. tions to mandated vacation time is rigorously Department of Health and the NYPD. As my friend Jill says, “If it doesn’t have a enforced. “If there were legitimate reasons to shut and Safe Streets, or NYCLASS. Marty Irby, executive director of Animal horse, I don’t want to drive it ... To me, it’s “It took many years of hard work to get cars down the industry for humanitarian reasons, Wellness Action and a champion equestrian, backward thinking because horses are the out of Central Park,” Utano concluded. the NYC Health Department would have done greenest form of transportation that there is.” applauded Holden in a press release. “Nobody — except those with a financial inter- so — but no such record of abuse exists. Quite Transit Workers Union Local 100 President est — wants motorized vehicles to return.” the opposite,” Gennaro said. “America was built on the backs of our iconHolden said health officials have had their ic American equines and they should be Tony Utano, representing the drivers, parsed no Holden dismissed the real estate motive. revered, not forced to endure dire conditions words in a press release from the union. “That is false,” he said in the email. “It’s hands full, especially since the pandemic. He “This is about real estate, not horses,” Utano propaganda from those who are profiting from wants the city to establish a department solely hauling tourists around on hot asphalt sucking Q for animal health. exhaust fumes from a motor vehicle tailpipe,” said. “NYCLASS was founded by developers, the status quo and animal abuse.” Senior News Editor

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Flushing cyclists have some upgrades to look forward to, thanks to funding secured by Councilmember Sandra Ung (D-Flushing) in the city’s recent budget agreement. The dirt path on the north side of Kissena Park that leads to the famous Velodrome is set to be replaced with a new, concrete one. Lights will also be added along the pathway. The project will cost $6.25 million, city records indicate. According to Ung’s office, the path is part of the larger greenway project in Northeast Queens, which aims to connect all of the area’s parks. A spokesperson for the Department of Parks and Recreation told the Chronicle that, given it was just granted the necessary funding, the design has yet to be developed and the project timeline has not been determined. Last week, the councilmember met with Queens Borough Parks Commissioner Michael Dockett and resident cyclist Jason Gallacher, who pitched another major improvement for the Velo-

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drome, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year: He wants to repave it. He has organized a GoFundMe to support the cause. At press time, the fund had raised more than $34,000 of its goal of $100,000. Those who would like to contribute to the fund may do so by visiting gofundme. com/f/fund-raising-to-restore-the-kisQ sena-velodrome.

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The Queens Chronicle’s 14th annual Summer in the Borough Photo Contest is, like the last two, a bit different from before. We still want you to take your best shots of children playing, workers working, lovely landscapes, birds on the bay — whatever you think best says “summertime in Queens.” If you need some inspiration, check out 2020’s winning photo, above, by Malgorzata Bartyzel of Woodhaven, and another fine entry from the year before, taken by Carmen Garcia in Briarwood. With the pandemic ebbing, we hope the free passes to a family-friendly performance in or around the city, such as an off-Broadway show, which we give to all our winners, will be available again soon. If you’re willing to wait, like our last couple of winners, please do enter! We’ll get the passes to the winners as soon as they’re available. As to the rules, our main requirement is that the photos be taken in the borough this summer. We also ask that you give us all the details you can, especially the location, the names of any people in the photo, when possible, and when it was taken (but don’t use time stamps!). Some entrants give us a whole backstory, and that’s great. Limit your submissions to five. Please tell us where in Queens you live and whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer. Send your high-resolution digital photos to peterm@qchron.com, or mail prints to Queens Chronicle Photo Contest, 71-19 80 St., suite 8-201, Glendale, NY 11385. The deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 21, the last full day of summer. Good luck!

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difference in the neurological nature of older and younger people. YoungAs with any disease, developing er people are still forming habits, cancer is something of a numbers making their education on the dangame. Partaking in activities raising gers of substances like alcohol and one’s risk factors might tilt the odds tobacco preventive. For older adults, it may be about quelling addictions, in favor of the affliction. Dr. Teresa Amato, director of a practice Amato says is possible geriatric emergency medicine for and very important. “There are smoking cessation Northwell Health, has tips for skewing the scales back toward good programs, there are alcohol-reducing programs,” she said. “Your phyhealth in older adults. Some components of Amato’s sician should be having those conplan for cancer prevention are versations with you on a regular basis.” unsurprising. She says older adults “Studies have shown even a conshould stop using tobacco, shouldn’t drink alcohol in excess, should exer- versation with a physician regarding cise regularly and maintain a these two items can lead to a decrease in use,” she added. healthy diet. Those are all things she Beyond the obvious consumpprescribes to older and younger tion-related changes, Amato stresses patients alike. the importance of social connectedAmato says preventing cancer in older patients is a burdgeoning area ness for older adults. “There is a connection between of study. For a long time, the focus was on younger people, who had not psychosocial stress and an impact yet had the time to develop on biological pathways,” she said. “It can lead to increased cell aging unhealthy habits. She still stresses and cancer the importance development.” of younger peoSocial isolaple’s taking pretion becomes a ventive meaproblem once sures, but has older adults are also noticed a retired or limited trend of healthier in their ability to living among drive, Amato older adults. says. Their day “I’m seeing loses structure, people in the ER so she and fellow over 100 years geriatricians are old on a fairly sure to ask about regular basis daily routines now,” she said. during checkups. “Twenty, 30 Both Amato years ago, that and Senior was very N a v i g a t o r. o r g unusual.” recommend older Generally adults try their speaking, data lder adults who hand at connectdoes back up eat less calories ing with others Amato’s obsertechnology. vations. Life over their lifetime using Delving into the expectancy in the U.S. has been have a lesser risk world of FaceTime and social continually of cancer.” media can be trending up in daunting, but the last few — Dr. Teresa Amato, Senior Navigator decades, per data Northwell Health says it can help from the U.S. strengthen relaCensus Bureau. “We’re seeing people in their 70s tionships and make an older adult and 80s still really enjoying a feel more connected to the world. In the nonvirtual sphere, Senior healthy life and having quality of Navigator recommends taking a life,” she said. Part of the reason for the previous look at community calendars for lack of focus on older adults is the events of interest. Associate Editor

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Regular exercise, as in this 2019 Zumba class led by Maria Gonzalez in Forest Park, is one key element of cancer prevention. Dr. Teresa Amato, below, director of geriatric emergency health for the Northwell Health system, notes FILE PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHAIN, ABOVE, AND COURTESY NORTHWELL HEALTH that staying socially connected is also important. “If you have an older adult in your family, look at places you can bring them, whether it’s a day program related to something they’ve always been interested in or joining a club with like-minded people,” Amato said. Social solutions can be as simple as finding a buddy for daily walks, something she suggested as not only a way to keep older adults social, but also keep them active. “It’s important to be mindful that you have to make it a bit of a priority of how to get some exercise in,” she said. Making that conscious effort was one of the major themes of Amato’s overarching plan. She says that while it’s easy for one to proclaim that he or she is going to make a lifestyle change, it’s much more difficult to break lifelong habits and, in some cases, addictions. “They may not see the value in it, being like, ‘Oh, I’ve smoked all my life, what’s the difference now?’” she said. “But you can decrease your risk of heart disease and cancer by quitting smoking and excess drinking.” Dietary habits are not generally addictions, but they are still rooted in decades of trial, error and finding out what maintains both happiness and healthiness. Changing a pattern of that nature can be hard, but Amato says it might be worthwhile for seniors struggling with weight. “Older adults who eat less calories over their lifetime have a lesser risk of cancer,” she said.

“Somebody who’s underweight or at weight, I wouldn’t discourage them from eating,” she added. “But if they have a higher BMI or are on the obesity side, just cutting calories can decrease your cancer risk.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adjusting what’s on one’s plate for those looking to cut down on calories. It says replacing high-calorie foods with lower-calorie, equally filling options can prove more beneficial than cutting down on portion size. On top of dietary changes, break-

ing addictions, maintaining social connectedness and keeping up with exercise regiments, Amato stresses the importance of what she calls secondary preventative measures. These have less to do with lifestyle changes than hard science. Amato says patients and healthcare providers alike have to keep up with a steady screening schedule. “What screening tests should I be getting, and when and why?” she said. “Make sure that you’re bringing that up yourself, and providers should make sure that they’re asking Q their older adults about that.”

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Keeping cool in the summer is a challenge for anyone living in the city, which is not exactly known for its comfortable climate this time of year. For seniors, it’s even more of a struggle to stay hydrated. In 2021, 1,710 Northwell Health patients 65 and over were admitted with a primary, secondary or tertiary diagnosis of dehydration (which, according to Dr. Teresa Amato, director of geriatric emergency medicine for Northwell Health, is likely an underestimation). But this summer, the Chronicle’s got you covered with how to beat the heat. Part of the reason staying hydrated can be so difficult for seniors is because of a reduced sense for thirst. “Feeling thirsty, or feeling that need to drink, can be diminished just as we age,” Amato said. “It’s a normal process of aging.” Older adults also struggle to regulate their body temperature, which can be cause for concern on particularly hot days. “They’re metabolically different than their younger counterparts,” Amato explained. “They’re at a higher risk for getting hot, and not being able to cool off.” She added, “What makes up muscle versus fat, that changes as you get older. So it also puts you at higher risk.” In some cases, the issue is that seniors may not have air conditioning or have water readily available. “So an older adult that say, is somewhat physically debilitated, lives alone, has difficulty just getting up and getting to the sink,” Amato said. “They are having difficulty just getting access to water.” Another contributing factor is that seniors are more likely

Going for a swim may help seniors stay cool, but according to Dr. Teresa Amato, that is not a substitute for staying hydrated. to be on medications that can cause dehydration, such as diuretics or anti-depressants. But is the solution as simple as drinking more water? Not quite. “If it’s a particularly hot day, and you’re sweating profusely, you’re losing a lot of water from sweating. Sweating is not just water, it’s water plus electrolytes,” Amato explained. “The most important electrolyte in sweat is sodium. So if you just replace what you’re sweating out with water, proportionally, your water will go up at the expense of your sodium going down.” That condition, she added, is called hyponatremia, and can be a big problem for seniors, as it can cause an altered mental state and lead to unsteady walking and falls. Amato

said that seniors should consult their primary-care physicians to determine what the best method is for rehydration, be it drinking sports drinks, plain water or including sodium in their diets. Part of the solution is also being cognizant of how you or older adults in your family feel and act when dehydrated, as it can present differently in seniors. “If you have an older adult who’s not acting correctly or not acting themselves, they may be actually quite dehydrated,” Amato said. “In younger people, your heart rate would go up, your blood pressure might go down, you might feel like really, really thirsty. Older adults may not have any of those symptoms other than just not being themselves.” She added that that is particularly common among early dementia patients. For those able-bodied seniors, going for a swim, water walking or doing water aerobics at an indoor pool may help to stay cool. The Cross Island YMCA in Bellerose, for instance, sets aside pool space for water walking five days a week at various times, often in the morning. The Jamaica YMCA has water aerobics classes on Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Amato noted that while hitting the pool helps to keep cool, it is not a substitute for hydration. On especially hot days, seniors should avoid strenuous activities — the best thing to do is to stay inside. “If it is an extremely hot day, and it is quite humid, you may not be able to cool off and you may not even be able to drink enough to replace the water you’ve lost,” Amato said. For those without air conditioning, cooling centers may be open on the hottest days of the summer. To find a cooling cenQ ter near you, visit maps.nyc.gov/cooling-center.

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year before, according to the Federal Trade Commission — amassing $5.8 At the end of June, the NYPD billion in that time period. There are many creative ways for announced a citywide grand larceny the con artists to get to people, too. pattern that targeted people in their 70s and 80s and swindled nearly There are five top categories of scams, according to the FTC: impos$40,000 total from them. One 83-year-old man from Bay- ter; online shopping; prizes, sweepside received a call in May stating stakes and lotteries; internet services; that a family member had been and business and job opportunities. Imposter scams almost doubled arrested and needed bail money. Someone met him at his home to col- last year from 2020 and can include lect $5,000. An investigation revealed alleged family emergencies and that the family member was not in Social Security and IRS imposter swindles. Online shopping scams any legal trouble and that the victim gave the money in “good faith based were most commonly reported to on false statements [and] promises,” the Better Business Bureau in 2021 and include fake websites. Other according to police. In June, a 74-year-old woman in cons will ask for a fee for the victim to receive prize money that Queens Village got a similar call and someone showed up to her home for never comes. To avoid falling victim to the myr$6,800 in cash. Luckily, she had contacted her family member and real- iad scams, the Queens District Attorney’s Office advises never sending ized that she was being scammed and money in the mail, by wire or in the did not hand over any money. This is common not just here but form of gift cards to a stranger; that the government, agencies and busicity- and countrywide, and has been nesses never ask for money to be sent trapping unassuming folks for years. In 2021, there were 2.8 million that way; never giving money if it requires keeping it a secret; never reports of consumer fraud in the U.S. — nearly 30 percent more than the giving strangers access to bank Associate Editor

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accounts; never signing a document that has not been explained; avoiding unsolicited offers; and not clicking on attachments or links in emails from unknown senders. Earlier this year, the DA’s Office uncovered a scheme in which swindlers targeted 15 elderly victims and took around $166,000. They told people they were eligible for a refund or a rebate and convinced them to provide remote computer and bank account access. Then, they manipulated funds to make it appear that too much money had been deposited. The

calls you, you don’t have to talk to them,” she said. “If you don’t engage them in any conversation, you can’t get scammed.” As a senior herself, she said she knows some people are too embarrassed to admit they got conned. “People shouldn’t be embarrassed,” she said. “They should always report.” The NYPD has shared other ways that criminals can defraud people. Be aware of calls from a utility company about service interruption; a bank claiming suspicious activity; immigration officials threatening deportation or arrest; notice that a vehicle warranty expired; border patrol saying a package of narcotics has one’s name on it; and hospitals claiming emergency treatment for a loved one is needed. “Just hang up,” NYPD officials advise. To report such crimes, contact the local police precinct, the Queens District Attorney’s Office Elder Fraud Unit at (718) 286-6478 or elderfraud@queensda.org, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3. gov or the FTC at reportfraud.FTC. Q gov or 1 (888) 382-1222.

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The three main documents in estate planning are the Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy. Planning ahead can help your family avoid unnecessary complications, delays, and expenses. This may be done using wills, trusts, joint ownership, and life insurance. In addition, modern estate planning also includes “life” planning through powers of attorney and health care proxies, which enable someone to act on your behalf in the event of your incapacity.

The Parker Jewish Institute will host its 2022 the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. The New York Peter Seideman Golf Classic at the Glen Oaks Board of Rabbis Executive Vice President Rabbi Club on Monday, August 1. This year’s Golf Classic Joseph Potasnik offered a traditional blessing and begins registration and breakfast at 10 a.m., a message of hope. Proceeds from the event supfollowed by shotgun start at 11:30 a.m., and ported the mission of enhancing Parker’s extensive programs and services. cocktails and dinner at 4:30 p.m. Amid the lingering pandemic, The Golf Classic has been renamed Parker is continuing with its robust in loving memory of Peter Seideman, COVID-19 response, reinforcing a longtime and ardent supporter emergency pandemic preparedness of Parker and of the golf outing’s as well as infection-control prosuccess. At this year’s Golf Classic, tocols. To help protect the region, Parker is proud to honor Mark G. Parker maintains an outdoor clinic Nicholis, President, Nicor Construcfor COVID-19 vaccines and testing for tion, for his years of service to Parker Mark G. Nicholis community members. And Parker’s and to the Parker community at-large. Family Call Center helps families As always, the event and its prostay connected, including through ceeds will benefi t The Parker Jewish the scheduling and providing of Institute Foundation to enhance the in-person and virtual visits. network of programs and services for “We are so grateful to all of our patients and residents, as well as the donors, sponsors, families and team 8,000 people who access Parker’s members who are all integral to the continuum of services each year. Parker community,” said Michael N. Parker’s golf outing is one of two Rosenblut, The Parker Jewish Instimajor annual fundraisers, including a tute’s President and CEO. “Thanks to gala. This year, the Golf Classic folPeter Seideman our generous supporters, Parker will lows Parker’s second annual Drive-In Gala, which was held in June. The Drive-In Gala continue leading the way in patient care, research, honored Parker’s Health Care Heroes, who re- excellence and innovation.” To learn more about the 2022 Peter Seideman main instrumental in providing vital services, with compassion and dedication, to older adults in the Golf Classic, please visit https://parkerinstitute. community. WCBS 880’s Marla Diamond served as org/2022-golf.

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victims were urged to return funds in cash by mail. The crime was foiled when police found the address the packages were being sent to. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is ... and if it sounds too bad to be true, it probably is,” said Roger Gendron, president of the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association, about the topic that often comes up in civic and community board meetings, often with tips from the DA’s Office and the NYPD. Gendron has seen fake robocalls come up that even say “National Grid” but are not. He advises people to hang up and call the National Grid number on the bill. He says the issue often plagues older people who are not as familiar with the digital world. “Sometimes, it pays to be cynical,” he said. Betty Braton, chair of Community Board 10, believes that many of the older victims have never been a victim of a crime before and are too trusting and afraid to be rude. “They think when somebody says something official to them, they have to listen ... people need to internalize that just because somebody

A TRUST is a legal entity under which the “trustee” holds legal title to property for the benefi t of “beneficiaries.” The trustee must follow the rules provided in the trust instrument. An irrevocable trust is one that cannot be changed or rescinded by the person who created it, while a revocable trust allows the creator to change or rescind the trust. Trusts are often used for tax planning, to avoid probate, to allow someone with expertise to manage assets, to shelter assets and protect them from creditors, and/or for long-term care planning. A POWER OF ATTORNEY allows you to appoint someone to act for you in fi nancial matters when you are unable to do so yourself. The person you appoint should be someone that you trust to act in your best interest and make choices you would make if you were able to do so. A HEALTH CARE PROXY allows you to appoint someone to make medical decisions on your behalf. Understanding these terms is the fi rst step toward planning your estate before consulting with a qualified professional. – ADVERTORIAL –

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by Sean Okula Associate Editor

An icon of Southeast Queens politics died last week. Joe Goldbloom served under City Councilmembers Archie Spigner, Leroy Comrie and Daneek Miller. Those who worked closest with him say he devoted his life to serving the City of New York and holding its leaders accountable for doing right by its citizens. “I used to call him the patron saint of lost causes,” now-state Sen. Comrie (D-St. Albans) said. “Case work that everyone else had given up on, he would embrace and work with people to try to get things done that everybody else thought couldn’t get done.” Born in the city, Goldbloom bounced around New Jersey in his youth before studying government at Wesleyan University in Connecticut and Columbia. He joined the staff of Archie Spigner as an unpaid adviser while Spigner was still a district leader in Southeast Queens. When Spigner was elected the first Black councilmember from Queens, Goldbloom was appointed his chief of staff. It was in that role he first worked with Comrie, and the two

Joe Goldbloom, center, surrounded by City Council members and state Sen. Leroy FILE PHOTO Comrie in 2019. spent decades serving Southeast Queens as associates and friends. “This is a Jewish guy walking up and down the streets of Southeast Queens, and folks came out of nowhere just to compliment him and praise him and thank him,” Comrie said. Ray Russell, a colleague who met Goldbloom while the two were working in the City Council, said he had one request when he knew his time was waning. “He said, ‘Ray, please tell my friends thank you, and I love you,’” Russell said. Q

Organizers of the sixth annual Festival of Cinema NYC want people to know that the intermission imposed two years ago is officially over. A total of 124 films from more than 20 countries will be shown from Aug. 5 to 14, several making their world or North American premieres. Based in the majestic Regal UA Midway theater in Forest Hills, the festival will include screenings at the Forest Hills Library for the first time in two years. The official pre-launch party will be Aug. 4 at Resorts World NYC in South Ozone Park; while the closing ceremony will culminate with an award dinner celebration on Aug. 14, at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, where films in competition will vie for awards in 17 categories. “This year’s edition of the film festival continues to build on the success and growth we experienced last year highlighted by our return to the Queens Library for free films, panels and talks,” festival founder and Executive Director Jayson Simba said in a press release. “This year, we have also worked hard to find amazing films from all over the world to present to our FOC NYC film fans, while also celebrating our local filmmakers and the community we call home.” While largely filled with features, documentaries, webisodes and shorts from the United States, including New York City, filmmakers in this year’s festival also hail from Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, France, Iran, New Zealand, Slovenia, Iceland, Germany, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Austria, Italy, China, Northern Ireland, Japan, United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Australia, Canada and Mexico. This year the organizers are introducing the sale of ticket bundles along with AllAccess VIP passes. Attendees can purchase tickets in bundles of 10 or 15 at a discounted rate. All-Access passes will offer the largest discount and include entry into the Award Dinner Ceremony on Aug. 14. Regular ticket prices are $17 per film block. Opening and

“Black, White and the Greys,” from the United States, top, and “In the Moment” from France are among the entries at the Festival of CinePHOTOS COURTESY FESTIVAL OF CINEMA NYC ma NYC. closing night tickets are priced at $30 and include entry to the afterparty. Tickets, VIP passes and further information can be obtained online at FestivalofCinemaNYC.com. Discounts to individual tickets purchases will be offered at the door for senior citizens, SAG-AFTRA members, Resorts World NYC Genting Rewards members, members of the Queens Economic Development Corp., the Forest Hills Asian Association, the Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce, the Queens Chamber of Commerce and Community Board 6. The festival is funded in part by the Mosaic Network and Fund in The New York Community Trust; Resorts World Gives; The Mathis-Pfohl Foundation; and the NYSCA Recovery Fund. Other sponsors include Regal Cinemas; Final Draft; Soundview Media Partners; and Simple DCP. Public support came from the city Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Q Council.

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PURPOSE: THE FILING OF NEW TARIFF AMMENDMENTS TO P.S.C. NO. 1 GAS TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION’S ORDERS DATED JUNE 16, 2022, IN P.S.C. CASES 14-M-0565, et al., AND DATED JUNE 17, 2022, IN P.S.C. CASE 19-G-0310, et al.

PURPOSE: THE FILING OF NEW TARIFF AMMENDMENTS TO P.S.C. NO. 12 GAS TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION’S ORDERS DATED JUNE 16, 2022, IN P.S.C. CASES 14-M-0565, et al., AND DATED JUNE 17, 2022, IN P.S.C. CASE 19-G-0309, et al.

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Notice is hereby given that Keyspan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid has filed new tariff amendments with the Public Service Commission to comply with the Commission’s Orders dated June 16, 2022, to become effective August 1, 2022, and June 17, 2022, to become effective July 1, 2022.

Keyspan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“KEDLI”) filed tariff revisions in response to a New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) order establishing Phase 1 of the Gas Bill Relief Program. Phase 1 of the Gas Bill Relief Program provides customers with active accounts who are currently enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program (“EAP”) or who enroll in the EAP on or before December 31, 2022, or who received benefits from New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program or the Home Energy Assistance Program – Regular Arrears Supplement program, a one-time bill credit for any arrears balance on their bill as of and prior to a bill date of May 1, 2022. The PSC Order also establishes the Arrears Management Program (“AMP”) Surcharge to recover costs of these bill credits. In addition, the PSC has approved an alternative recovery mechanism to recover deferrals of unbilled fees that resulted from laws enacted during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The PSC Order also establishes the Late Payment Charge and Other Waived Fees (“LPCO”) Surcharge to recover associated lost revenues.

Notice is hereby given that The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY has filed new tariff amendments with the Public Service Commission to comply with the Commission’s Orders dated June 16, 2022, to become effective August 1, 2022, and June 17, 2022, to become effective July 1, 2022.

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Keyspan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid

The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY (“KEDNY”) filed tariff revisions in response to a New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) order establishing Phase 1 of the Gas Bill Relief Program. Phase 1 of the Gas Bill Relief Program provides customers with active accounts who are currently enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program (“EAP”) or who enroll in the EAP on or before December 31, 2022, or who received benefits from New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program or the Home Energy Assistance Program – Regular Arrears Supplement program, a one-time bill credit for any arrears balance on their bill as of and prior to a bill date of May 1, 2022. The PSC Order also establishes the Arrears Management Program (“AMP”) Surcharge to recover costs of these bill credits. In addition, the PSC has approved an alternative recovery mechanism to recover deferrals of unbilled fees that resulted from laws enacted during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The PSC Order also establishes the Late Payment Charge and Other Waived Fees (“LPCO”) Surcharge to recover associated lost revenues. Notice is hereby given that starting on July 1, 2022, the LPCO Surcharge and on August 1, 2022, the AMP Surcharge will commence on customer bills and will be included in the Delivery Rate Adjustment line. The LPCO and AMP surcharge is located on the KEDNY website. For Residential customers: https://www.nationalgridus. com/NY-Home/Bills-Meters-and-Rates/Gas-Rate-Statements and Business customers https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-IslandNY-Business/Bills-Meters-and-Rates/Gas-Rate-Statements?regio nkey=nylongisland&customertype=business.

Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and can be obtained on the Company’s website at https://www.nationalgridus.com.

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Notice is hereby given that starting on July 1, 2022, the LPCO Surcharge and on August 1, 2022, the AMP Surcharge will commence on customer bills and will be included in the Delivery Rate Adjustment line. The LPCO and AMP surcharge is located on the KEDLI website. For Residential customers: https://www. nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-Home/Bills-Meters-and-Ra tes/?regionkey=nylongisland&customertype=home and Business customers https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NYBusiness/Bills-Meters-and-Rates/?regionkey=nylongisland&custo mertype=business.

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Jamaica bus blowback: Biz call for change DOT touts effect on transit times, borough prez talking adjustments by Sean Okula Associate Editor

Momentum seems to be moving toward adjusted rules for the busway along Jamaica Avenue. In the meantime, businesses in the area continue to suffer. Last week, the Chronicle obtained a letter on the letterhead of Borough President Donovan Richards calling for an end to a Department of Transportation study on the effect of the lanes on business in the area. In the letter, Richards and other city and state officials, who co-signed at the bottom, made it clear that they support improved bus service, but that the rules regarding the busway on Jamaica Avenue were having “a signficant and damaging effect on the businesses along the corridor,” a sentiment he doubled down on this week. “Adjusting the Jamaica Avenue busway has been a focus of the Downtown Jamaica Improvement Council, and we’ve heard from numerous area small business owners about the impact the busway has had on their businesses,” he said in a statement to the Chronicle. “Conversations between area elected officials and other stakeholders are ongoing about how the Jamaica Avenue busway should be altered to best serve the community, allowing for efficient public transit through the corridor at peak hours and ensuring that local businesses have the opportunity to thrive,” he added.

rules, Jiang says it’s easy for him to figure why business has tanked. Also included in the busway plan are the areas designated for truck loading and unloading. In front of his store, Jiang says, those spots are usually occupied by private police vehicles, parked by employees of the NYPD Forensics Lab located at 150-14 Jamaica Ave. and displaying police identification on their front dashboards as to not get a ticket from a traffic officer. Jenny Ren, owner of the Mayluck Chinese Food shop located on the same side of the street as Jiang’s liquor store, says she was ticketed earlier this month for trying to unload supplies needed for her store in a designated no-standing zone. She only had to do so because police vehicles were parked in what was supposed to be the loading zone. “We’re so scared,” Ren said. “We don’t know what we should do. The pandemic already hurt our business.” The NYPD did not respond to a request for A bus drives down the Jamaica Avenue busway, where businesses are concerned about a lack of comment. PHOTO BY SEAN OKULA street parking for customers. According to a survey conducted by the As the rules currently stand, passenger Passenger vehicle parking is limited, with DOT before the implementation of the busway, vehicles are allowed on the busway corridor, many curbside areas that had once been used as 60 percent of merchant respondents were located between Sutphin Boulevard and 168th a bus lane during peak hours now designated already loading in no-standing zones or bus Street, only for a block at a time. They are truck loading and unloading zones, active from stops. required to take the first right-hand turn off 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day but Sunday. Parking Closer to Sutphin Boulevard, the terminus Jamaica Avenue. is allowed in those zones during all other hours. for the busway, returns were more mixed. “The vast majority of Jamaica Avenue shop- Some, like employees at Jackie’s Kids Clothes pers take transit to the corridor and the majori- and the Payless.com store, have barely ty of bus riders have noticed faster, more reli- noticed a change in business at all. One store able service thanks to our busways,” DOT manager, who asked to remain nameless, spokesperson Vin Barone told the Chronicle blamed the decline in business on rising via email. crime in the area. “We will continue to work with the business Others, like Lyca Mobile and Lucky Convecommunity on possible adjustments,” he added. nience Store co-owners Blwinder Singh and Several business owners along Jamaica Krish Patel, have noticed a similar downturn Avenue expressed their concerns about the in business. Singh and Patel say their cell busway to the Chronicle last week. While phone business, co-located with the convesome haven’t noticed a change, most were con- nience store between 147th Place and Sutphin cerned about the longBoulevard, relied on term effects on busiquick stops from cusness and the city’s tomers parked along neglect for the interests Jamaica Avenue. e will continue to work of small businesses in “Sometimes people the area. would just come in with the business Kevin Jiang, owner here for two minutes community on possible and buy a SIM card,” of Jamaica Liquors bet ween 149th and Singh said. “Now, they adjustments.” 150th streets, says he is can’t do that.” busiest on Fridays and Jamaica Center BID — Vin Barone, DOT spokesperson Saturdays. Before the executive director Jenbusways, he typically n i fe r Fu r iol i s ays Steven Kroon COURTESY PHOTO made between $3,500 and $4,500 on week- improved bus travel is important for business various cultural backgrounds whose musiends. Now, he says that number is closer to along Jamaica Avenue. According to a DOT cal performances stimulate as well as $2,500. survey taken last August, 48 percent of responentertain. Established in 2014 by saxophon“My landlord, he doesn’t want to hear that I dents were on Jamaica Avenue to shop, and 42 ist and educator LeRoy Graham Jr., their can’t make it because of the lanes,” he said. percent of those shoppers took the bus to get to musical presentations focus on edu-tain“So it’s hard to pay the rent right now.” the area. ment, performing with a purpose. Each Jiang says the busway has made passenger At the same time, she says tweaks are performance is dynamic in its presentation vehicle traffic in the area obsolete. He says he required to the current system to ensure busiand a true tribute to Caribbean music and used to rely on customers in vehicles parking nesses and transit travelers alike get a fair culture honoring its pioneers. on the side of Jamaica Avenue for larger pur- shake. Jam Fest will be held at the Jamaica Perchases. Customers on foot can only carry one “It all boils down to implementation and forming Arts Center, at 153-10 Jamaica or two bottles at a time. recognizing that neighborhoods are different,” Ave. Visit jcal.org/events-tickets to register Between the rules disallowing passenger she said. “What maybe works for 14th Street Q for Jam Fest for free. parking along Jamaica Avenue and congestion and Union Square won’t work in the exact Q on the side streets, a byproduct of the new same way for Jamaica Avenue.”

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July 24 Jam Fest is music to your ears The Southeast Queens Jam Fest will bring some of the community’s very best talent together for a free day of live music and entertainment on Sunday, July 24, the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning promises. Performances start at 4 p.m. The featured artists are: • Riffz, established in 2009, is a band that retains and rotates at least 10 members, who all are youth from underserved communities. All band members play multiple instruments proficiently. Riffz New York appearances include performances at community events annually in celebration of Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, award ceremonies, school concerts, parties and more. • Steven Kroon has worked with such notables as Luther Vandross, Ron Carter, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga and more. He’s played on an array of TV shows from “The Tonight Show” to “David Letterman” and “Jay Leno,” as well as the Grammys. His band is a high-energy electrifying Latin jazz sextet incorporating a blend of Afro Cuban and Brazilian music. • True Tribute AllStars, a uniquely talented blend of musicians and vocalists from

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Allegedly grabbed woman, who then followed him by Peter C. Mastrosimone

PHOTO COURTESY NYPD

Wanted The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect in an armed robbery in Ridgewood on July 18. Police said the incident took place at about 11:10 p.m. in a shop at 816 Seneca Ave. when a man entered and pulled a gun while demanding money from an employee. He fled with $250 in cash and some CBD, or cannabidiol, products, made from the marijuana plant. A video can be seen at qchron.com. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (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), then entering TIP577. All tips are strictly confidential.

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This country rocker apparently didn’t take the Georgia Satellites’ advice when they hit No. 2 on the charts with “Keep Your Hands to Yourself.” But he wasn’t even born yet in 1986 when the Southern rockers released what turned out to be their best-known song; police estimate him to be 20 years old. They’d like him to play to a limited crowd down at the station house, and hope he’ll sing — as in come clean — about coming up to a woman from behind and grabbing her rear end several weeks ago in Corona. And they’d probably like him to adhere to the first part of the Satellites’ most famous line, which precedes the titular one: “Don’t hand me no lines.” The incident occurred at about 2:10 p.m. June 10 at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 103rd Street. The crude cowboy tried to leave the stage after making his lewd move, but she wasn’t having any of that and followed him a couple blocks to a building on 40th Road just off 102nd Street. He went inside and ditched most of his color-coordinated outfit — blue shirt, blue jeans, blue guitar, cowboy hat and boots — and came out wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.

The victim recorded him both going in and coming out. Pol i c e o n S u n d a y released photos a nd a v ideo prov id e d by the woman and are asking for t h e p u bl ic’s This guitarist will not just help in identi- be wearing the blues but fying the per- singing the blues when petrator. Any- police catch up to him one with infor- over his alleged forcible m a t i o n i s touching of a woman in asked to call Corona. Cr i me Stop PHOTOS COURTESY NYPD pers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (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 sending a message to @nypdtips on Twitter. All tips are strictly confidential. The crime is forcible touching, a class A misdemeanor for which one could be sen-

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tenced to up to a year behind bars. The section of state law that describes the crime mentions, “For the purposes of this section, forcible touching includes squeezing, grabbing or pinching.” The grabbing occurred in the 115th Precinct, but the command’s southern border runs along Roosevelt, and the outfit change Q was made in the 110th, police said.

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Thrilling her softly: Flack gets key to NYC

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Jazz icon Roberta Flack, top right, was honored by a crowd that included Mayor Adams on July 16 at the St. Albans Jazz and R&B Fest at St. Albans Park. The event was produced by the Black Spectrum Theatre Co. City leaders and state dignitaries were on hand to honor Flack, the rhythm & blues and pop legend who has 14 total Grammy nominations dating back to 1972, with the key to the city. At top left, the hometown St. Albans Jazz Festival All-Star Band performs for the audience. Below them, Black Spectrum Theatre board member Gloria Thomas, left, and board Chairman Everett Hopkins present awards for community service to area residents Robin Dean, Clifton Stanley Diaz, the daughter of Herb Boyd, on his behalf, and Ronnie Wright. In the third row, left, the mayor presents Flack with the key to the

city as state Sen. Leroy Comrie looks on. Next to them singer Regina Belle, with a Grammy of her own from 1994, performs with singer and actor Leon, who also performed during the show with his group Leon and the Peoples. Above, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, left, Comrie, Councilwoman Nantasha Williams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams honor Flack with official proclamations to mark the special occasion. At right, Belle belts out one of her standards for the crowd. Other performers during the show included Norman Brown and Phyllis Stickney. Attendees also saw excerpts from the Black Spectrum play “Black Love.” — Michael Gannon

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Boat race festival roars back into Flushing Meadows

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It’s fitting, then, that two of the festival’s three goals this year are to work toward the borough’s and the city’s economic recovery and to promote healing physically and mentally from Covid. Following a performance from the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York, the festival will hold its opening ceremonies at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The dragon dance, which will be led — for the first time — by the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute, will be front and center. Elected officials and other area VIPs will be invited to “dot the eye” of the dragon, which marks the festival’s official beginning. “It’s a traditional thing,” Archer said. “It’s a blessing for the folks that get to do it, and an opportunity to awaken the dragon and get everything started for the festival.” Approximately 150 teams will hit the water next weekend as they compete on Meadow Lake, according to Henry Wan, who chairs the event. Though many are corporate teams (often from one of the continued on page 33

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One of Flushing’s largest and most-anticipated annual events will celebrate its 30th year next weekend: the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival New York. Held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, programming will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, and run through 4 p.m. Sunday. While there are several different origin stories behind the Dragon Boat Festival, the most common one says that it is meant to honor the death of Qu Yuan, a poet, minister and high political officer who was exiled during the Zhou dynasty for his opposition to the state’s military alliance. After 28 years in exile, he drowned himself in the Miluo River. His supporters attempted to rescue him and searched for his body in the river, but it was never found. Though last year was technically the 30th year of the Queens event, David Archer, the marketing director for the festival, explained that because last year’s programming was on a smaller scale due to Covid19, the festival chose to celebrate the milestone this year.

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Calvin Otis Butts Jr. was born in Fitzgerald, Ga., on Dec. 5, 1922. His father, Calvin Sr., who worked as a coach cleaner in a railroad shop, thought there was a better way to provide for his wife and five children and decided to move to New York. The family, with Calvin as the eldest sibling, settled in a small apartment at 33-34 101 St. in Corona. Calvin Jr., a strong 6-foot-2-inch young man, joined the Marine Corps in 1943. After the war he fell in love with Eloise Edwards in Bridgeport, Conn., and they were married on Sept. 14, 1947. They were blessed with a baby boy they named Calvin Otis III on July 19, 1949. Calvin Jr., an experienced chef, came back to the job opportunities in New York City, and they moved to 102-03 32 Ave. in East Elmhurst. Calvin III was well-liked and considered to be everyone’s friend, and was elected the president of his senior class at Flushing High School, the Class of 1967. The family moved into their own home at 23-31 100 St. when he went off to Morehouse College. After graduation he returned to New York

The childhood home of the Rev. Calvin Otis Butts III at 102-03 32 Ave. in East Elmhurst, as it looked in the YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT / PBS, LEFT 1950s. and enrolled in the Union Theological Seminary, where he earned a Master of Divinity in church history. In 1972, he joined the Abyssinian Baptist Church as a youth minister. He rose to become its senior pastor, serving in the post for more than 30 years. Married with three children and six grandchildren, Butts also was president of SUNY Old Westbury for 20 years and for many years delived a Sunday morning sermon on 98.7 KISS FM, reaching an even Q larger audience with his message.

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A celebration of Native American culture is back for its 43rd year at the Queens County Farm Museum with three days full of reverence and tradition. The Thunderbird American Indian Powwow, presented in partnership with the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, returns Friday, July 29, through Sunday, July 31. It is one of the 10 largest powwows in the United States. “Most people think of Native American culture as a thing of the past,” Louis Mofsie, director of the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, said in a statement. “This powwow showcases a living, developing culture. This is a wonderfully educational and entertaining cultural event.” It will celebrate American Indian culture through music, dance, Native-made jewelry, crafts, textiles and food. Powwows are social gatherings that date back thousands of years where friends and family can join together and honor the traditions of their ancestors. The modern powwow, developed after the institution of reservations, is derived from Plains Indians gatherings and features dance styles developed in the Plains. Over 40 Indian nations will be represent-

ed in the festivities including the Hopi, Winnebago, Cherokee, Kiowa, Lakota, Navajo, Santo Domingo, Taino, Matinecock, Shinnecock, San Blas Kuna, Rappahano ck, Cho c t aw, Osage and Delaware. Dancers come from all over the United States and Canada to participate in the event. T h e we e ke n d will consist of intertribal dance competitions, a Native The annual powwow returns to Queens. PHOTO BY WALTER KARLING / FILE craft and food market and a bonfire for the crowd to gather regalia, the art, crafts and food of the vendors and the heat of the sun, one can’t help around and dance, too. The traditional native fry bread will be but be moved by this experience,” said Jenaplenty at the event. The deep-fried confec- nifer Walden Weprin, executive director of tion, which is eaten by most Native people the Queens County Farm Museum. The program includes six major dance in some form, can be paired with a stew or competitions. There are also noncompetitive strawberries on top. “Between the smell of the fry bread, the dances such as the Gourd Dance, Round beat of the drum, the dazzle of the dancers’ Dance, Rabbit Dance and demonstrations of

Iroquois, Pueblo or Apache dances. The Grand Entry gives the public the opportunity to experience the full dress of the dancers. Each dance is explained through interactive storytelling. At the end of the Friday and Saturday evening sessions, the audience is invited to join the dance circle around the bonfire and dance with the native performers. The bonfire is lit each evening after sunset, between 8 and 9 p.m. The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers are the oldest resident Native American dance company in New York. The troupe was founded by a group of 10 Native American men and women, all New Yorkers, who were descended from the Mohawk, Hopi, Winnebago and San Blas tribes. The founders were “first generation,” meaning that their parents were born on reservations. The land we now know as Queens was originally inhabited by Native Americans, with major groups including the Matinecock to the north and the Rockaway, Maspeth and Canarsie elsewhere. Audience tickets to view the dance competitions are $8 to $15. Three-day passes are available from $16 to $30. Tickets can be purchased online at queensfarm.org. Admission is free to the Q Native craft and food market.

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Numerous community performance artists and groups will take the stage. Those include violinist Daisy Joplin and the Shaolin Martial Artists, the latter of whom have been a big hit in years past. Archer is particularly excited for young rapper Cameron Sean to perform; though he’s not from Queens, his song “Please Don’t Hate!” fits in perfectly with the festival’s third goal, which is to spread awareness about anti-Asian hate. “His song ... it’s really fabulous,” Archer said. “We’re just really excited to have him.” Area nonprofits and community-based organizations are also offering traditional Chinese arts and crafts activities for the festival’s younger attendees. While the event and its many attributes are free and open to the public, the one exception is the food. Attendees are in for a treat: Several food trucks will be on-site at the festival, including a halal truck, one from Kim’s Korean BBQ and another from Cousins Lobster, all the way from Maine. Due to the limited amount of parking at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, guests are highly encouraged to take the No. 7 train to the Mets-Willets Point stop. The Metropoli-

Above, one drummer leads the way for his team as his crew paddles in one boat race. At right, the dragon makes its appearance at a previous year’s opening ceremony. On the cover: Another dragon boat glides across Meadow Lake. PHOTOS BY RICK MAIMAN / FILE

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX NO. 705815/2022 Plaintiff designates QUEENS as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 121-23 192ND STREET, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413 Block: 12674, Lot: 43 REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, vs. SIHON JACKSON, AS POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM JACKSON; COLLETTE JACKSON, AS POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM JACKSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM JACKSON, 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; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STEVEN “DOE” (REFUSED FIRST NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #2; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #3; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #4, JOHN DOE #5” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eight 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 $577,500.00 and interest, recorded on January 03, 2018, in Instrument Number 2018000002337, of the Public Records of QUEENS County, New York., covering premises known as 121-23 192ND STREET, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413. The relief sought in the within action is a fi nal 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 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 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: July 13, 2022. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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Come visit your new home! 3 BR Co-op on 2nd ﬂ oor. All wood fl oors, nice kitchen, maint includes gas, electric, heat, water & taxes. Just pay cable! 2 pets allowed up to 50 pounds. Base: $866.21 without Star plus $50 for 2 A/C, $25 per A/C=$916.21.

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Newly raised waterfront home on Jamaica Bay. Bring your boat and enjoy waterfront living. Plenty of storage space, deck, large living room with a cathedral ceiling, low taxes. Walk to stores, tennis courts, Gateway National Park, Express bus to NYC and train. Near Rockaway Beach and ferry. Come and enjoy island living with the most stunning sunsets over Jamaica Bay.

Detached 1 family Cape on a 40x100 lot. 4 BRs, 1 bath, home needs TLC. Private driveway, great location, make this home your own!!

Beautiful 2 Family 6 over 6 rooms, fi nished Sunday, July 24th basement + C/O for 1:00 to 3:00pm extension, 27x20, fi rst fl oor has French doors 96-34 155th Avenue leading to patio, basement has private patio.

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“WANT TO SELL YOUR HOME? KW LIBERTY HAS OVER 150 REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE READY TO PROVIDE YOU WITH QUALITY SERVICE.” GREENBURGH 1 Family Home For Sale Price: $760,000 Contact Diana Zambrana for more information 718-715-5085

JAMAICA

HOWARD BEACH Nice cozy 2 BR, 2 bath with balcony, security patrolled. Available parking (waiting list). Well maintained location showing proud of ownership all around it. Price: $275,000 Contact Rene Rose for more information 718-810-0293

Move-in Ready & Fully Updated Det Vinyl Fenced 1 Fam Offers Multiple Options for Large Family. 1st Fl - Sunlit Porch, Bdm/Den/DR, LR, Eat-in-Kit w/Granite Counters, SS Appliances, Custom Range Hood, Counter w/Stools & Full Bath. 2nd Fl - Master BR, 2nd BR, Optional 3rd, Updated Tiled Bath & Stairs to Fin Attic. Walk-Out Bsmt - LR, BR, Serving Area, Bath & Heating/Laundry Area. Rear Yard w/14'x30' Patio Awning, 1 Car Det. Heated Garage & Pvt Dvwy

Price: $749,000 Contact Theresa LaBoccetta for more information 347-531-9060

RIVERHEAD

Location, Location, Location. This Beautiful House Features 3 BR , 2 Full Baths, L.R. w/Fireplace, Kitchen, Dinning Area, 2 Car Gar & a Very Fine Garden. Close to Town, Shops & Restaurants. More Pictures Coming Soon. Price: $590,000 Contact Sher Singh/ Chatter Singh for more information 347-257-9475/646-354-0799

KEW GARDENS HILLS 2 Family Home For Sale. Price: $465,000 Contact Ariel Rahmanov for more information 212-470-6888

WHITESTONE

HOWARD BEACH

One of a kind 1 BR, 2 full baths w/terrace. This unit has a large L.R., D.R., kitchen, new master bath, terrace. Hardwood ﬂ ooring throughout. Near shopping, schools, park, Q-21 bus to Rockaway, Q-41 bus to Jamaica Center, QM-15 Express bus to Midtown Manhattan. Price: $259,888 Contact Carolyn DeFalco for more information 917-208-9176

SPRINGFIELD GARDENS

Beautiful, one-of-a-kind home now available for sale in Springﬁ eld Gardens. Amazing amount of space in this home over 2 levels, parking for 3 vehicles, very generously sized bedrooms complimented by a beautiful kit, formal dining room & home ofﬁ ce. Ready to welcome new owners. Price: $729,000 Contact Vaclav “Wesley” Antos for more information 347-631-0403

Mint condition! Brand New from foundation! Breathtaking 18-ft ceilings w gas FP & chandelier! Sun-drenched w/ new oversized Pella windows w/custom auto shades & Porcelain fl rs w/radiant heat throughout. State-of-the-art, custom kit w/quartz waterfall counters & SS appliances. Solid wood doors thruout. All baths are custom w/double vanity, Brizo faucets, showerheads & curbless WI showers. Closets abound! Second fl r has 9' ceilings w main BR & WIC. Ensuite bath features curbless shower, 6-foot tub and double vanity. 28'x10' balcony overlooks 2 bridges. Full, fi n bsmnt w/kitchenette, BB heat & 3 split AC/heat units. Blown-in insulation & Certainteed Insulated board siding & tankless Navian HW Heater make this home most effi cient. Central Air & Heat. Gar w/heat & A/C has entrance into the house & a full attic. Yard w/built-in gas BBQ & griddle. Dvwy w/ pavers & inground sprinklers. Can apply 4 pvt beach rights ($). Too much to list!

Price: $2,399,000 Contact Jennifer Scala for more information 917-796-5251

THE BRONX Sale may be subject to term & conditions of an offering plan.1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Co-op in gated community. Price: $135,000 Contact Anthony Goggans for more information 443-646-7855

JAMAICA

Huge brick Victorian home has charms and characteristics of 5 BR. Sprawling on the grounds of 70.33x83.25. Very sunny house, near schools, parks, shopping, public trans, airport, and houses of worship. Has stained glass windows, all wood ﬂ rs, powder room, huge kitchen including a nook. High ceilings, huge ﬁ replace, 2 car gar, long pvt dvwy. Lots of greenery, well maintained, overlooking Linden blvd. Must see!

Price: $899,000 Contact Indira Persaud for more information 917-509-2874

EAST NEW YORK

RIDGEWOOD

OTEGO

Price: $980,000 Contact Anthony Johnson Freeman for more information 310-993-6787

OZONE PARK

OZONE PARK 1 Family Home For Sale Price: $659,000 Contact John Dibs for more information 718-848-4700

This 6 BR W/3 Full Baths Brick Legal 2 Fam Property. Offering Wood Flrs Throughout, S.S. Appliances & A Fully Fin Bsmnt With a Sep Ent & A Pvt Dvwy. Near Public Trans, Shopping, Schools, Houses of Worship & All Necessities. Will Not Last!!!

Price: $1,149,888 Contact Sher Singh for more information 347-257-9475

GLENDALE Completely renovated apartment on 2nd Floor of a 2 family house. Freshly painted. Close to shopping, schools and buses. Price: $2,100/Mo Contact Alexandria DeFalco for more information 917-535-1266

OZONE PARK

A large 4 BR, 2 full bath home for rent in a very convenient location for anyone utilizing public trans. Shopping of all kinds is a plenty in every direction within a few minute travel &the "A" train is within 3 blocks. Multitude of bus lines on Woodhaven Blvd., one of which is an express line going straight to the city.

Price: $3,200/Mo Contact Alicia Bacchus for more information 646-897-9930

OZONE PARK 1 bedroom, 1 full bath. Price: $1,800/Mo

EAST NEW YORK 2 Family Home for Sale Price: $1,150,000 Contact Natasia Pagoulatos for more information 917-335-1143

Contact Sherry Khan for more information 646-305-0319

OZONE PARK

We are introducing this Mega opportunity with extraordinary options for investors & end-users. Commercial space is being used as a party hall and an opportunity for other usages. The rear has a 3 BR apartment. High Ceilings throughout. Fully ﬁ n bsmnt with an additional 3 BR apartment that comes with 3 sep entrances & plenty of storage space. One-of-a-kind property is too much to list. It is a must-see!

Price: $1,510,888 Contact Chatter Singh for more information 646-354-0799

FOREST HILLS

No Board Approval! Custom design renovation underway. Windowed kit, sep dining area. Wonderful natural light. Hardwood ﬂ rs, great closets. Gym included. Parking offered. Dogs permitted up to 25lbs. Shopping & train at corner. Great location.

Price: $362,500 Contact Yael Goldman for more information 516-238-0360

KEW GARDENS

Large 1 BR Co-op in the heart of Kew Gardens. This unit is in a pre-war building high ceilings, large L.R. Easy access to the Van Wyck Exp, Grand Central pkwy, and the E & F trains.

Price: $240,000 Contact Nissim Levy for more information 917-254-5420

JACKSON HEIGHTS 2 Bedroom Co-op for sale Price: $289,000 Contact Yvonne Jones for more information 347-287-2535

ELMHURST 2 Bedroom Co-op for sale Price: $425,000 Contact Alisia Ramlochan for more information 917-605-2700

CAMBRIA HEIGHTS

Don’t miss out on your chance to own this Gorgeous renovated semi-det Colonial featuring 3 BR all with expanded built in closets, 2 Full Baths & Full Bsmnt with Laundry room hook-ups & oh not to mention a one of a kind Chefs dream eat-in kit w/ double wall ovens, pot fi ller & U-shaped counter Island. Pvt dvwy that fi ts up to 3+ cars & lg backyard for all of your gardening & fam fun needs. Conveniently located just 3 blocks from the Cross Island Parkways, shopping, restaurants & byways. New roof, siding, new bay windows, new boiler, new water heater & fresh paint. Bring your pre-approval & mask ready. This one will defi nitely go fast!

Price: $599,000 Contact Merlissa Samuel for more information 516-712-7801

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4.97 acres of beautiful natural woodland with trees on the ﬁ rst 4 acres approx. & a meadow in the last acre approx. Perfect for a primary home or a vacation home. Close to tourist attraction Cooperstown. Price: $100,000 Contact Vanessa DeLise for more information 347-263-7546

Amazing 2 family townhouse in the heart of Ridgewood Queens Prime Location, Close to all! 1 Block away from Freshpond Rd, blocks from Mrytle Ave, Minutes away from the Forest Ave (M Train Line & 4 major MTA bus lines. Nearby Queens Public library & 2 Parks! 1st ﬂ -spacious BR converted into Din.Rm, exposed brick cozy kit, BR & front sun room converted into closet. 2nd Fl incl. BR, well lit kit with pantry closet, generous living space w/ an extra room. Huge Backyard

3 family house. Close to all. Schools, transportation & shopping and close to all major highways. Price: $1,149,000 Contact Michael DeFreitas for more information 347-526-8049