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The structure at 78-19 Jamaica Ave. that crumbled after a rainstorm in April 2013 was supposed to be demolished this month, but the owner sued the city and, in a legal settlement, was able to postpone deconstruction to allow him a chance to fix the building, which he now must do by October — 18 months after the collapse.

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NYC comptroller slams Homeless Services Stringer calls on DHS to ‘repair its relationships’ with communities by Christopher Barca Reporter

or weeks, community leaders opposed to a new homeless shelter in Elmhurst and plans for another in Glendale have been urging residents to call city Comptroller Scott Stringer to make their opinions known. Well, it’s working. In a July 17 letter addressed to Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Gilbert Taylor, Stringer sharply criticized the DHS for its “failing” policies of preventing homelessness, a lack of transparency and for not properly informing neighborhood residents of impending homeless shelters. “Time and time again, I have seen communities that were traditionally welcoming of shelter facilities and supportive of housing react negatively to a rushed DHS placement due to a failure to consider either legitimate potential neighborhood impacts or the health of the families the residences are intended to support,” Stringer wrote. “DHS must begin to immediately repair its relationships with local communities by creating a robust consultative process with community stakeholders for all of its current planned sites and those proposed in the future.” When asked if the letter is in direct response to community opposition to the sudden transformation of the Pan American Hotel at 78-00 Queens Blvd. in Elmhurst into

a homeless shelter and a proposed 125-family residence at 78-16 Cooper Ave. in Glendale, a spokesman for Stringer said, “The letter speaks for itself.” In an impromptu press conference inside the Pan American building Tuesday, Taylor defended his department’s emergency shelter practice and welcomed feedback from Stringer, no matter how negative it is. “We are, at this time, facing an emergency in terms of family shelters,” Taylor said. “It’s our legal mandate to provide shelter as well as our moral mandate and we’re happy to have this site available to the families in need. “The Comptroller has been a very good partner with DHS in this effort,” he continued. “In being a good partner, hearing feedback from him, the community and the elected it’s part of our partnership. Being responsive to that feedback is also something that we’re committed to doing.” Regarding the multiple protests attended by hundreds of incensed Elmhurst residents over the shelter, including one later that night attended by 550 people, Taylor called the demonstrations “unfortunate” and asked for patience from the community. “I think it’s necessary for us to have some patience. I would appreciate the patience of the Elmhurst residents,” Taylor said. “We are making every effort at this point in time to make sure that those who live in the commu-

nity know who we are and why we are here.” Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) applauded Stringer’s letter and added that DHS agreed, in a meeting Tuesday with elected officials and the Comptroller’s Office, to notify elected officials of incoming homeless shelters one week in advance. “I thought his letter was very appropriate,” Dromm said. “And I’m grateful to him for it.” Regarding the proposed 125-family shelter in Glendale, specifically the environmental assessment of the site, DHS spokesman Christopher Miller said the department “stands by” the determination of renowned engineering firm AECOM that the plot of land is not contaminated, despite numerous residents and elected officials claiming the results were purposely skewed. “They did 21 borings across that site to look at whether there was anything in the soil that could be kicked up, and they all came back fine,” Miller said. “We feel like it was thorough and very well done.” In East Elmhurst, the Westway Motor Inn began housing families on July 9, becoming the third facility to open in Queens in the last seven weeks, in addition to the Pan American Hotel and a facility in the Rockaways. In a letter to Taylor dated July 14 and signed by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Bronx, Queens), state Sen. Jose Peralta (D-Queens), Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-Asto-

Gilbert Taylor, the Department of Homeless Services commissioner, asks for patience from areas suddenly burdened by newly opened PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA homeless shelters ria) and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas (D-Astoria) cricitized DHS for a lack of proper advanced warning. “While we appreciate that DHS is legally required to provide shelter to the homeless,” the letter reads, “the agency’s failure to provide any notification to the people currently living in the area who are impacted by its Q implementation is unacceptable."

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Judge gives owner until October to fix structure that crumbled in April 2013 by Domenick Rafter Editor

The owner of the abandoned building at 78-19 Jamaica Ave. that collapsed in April 2013 appears to have gotten a reprieve. The two-story structure crumbled after a rainstorm 15 months ago, crushing a parked car, and was slated to be demolished starting last week. But the owner, George Kochabe, who owns the building through his company, 78-19 Jamaica Avenue LLC., sued the city for “arbitrary and capricious” conduct in demanding the demolition of the structure, alleging that it was not a public safety issue. The city and the owner settled with the agreement that he wo u l d f i x t h e b u i l d i n g b y mid-October. The building had been vacant for nearly a year when it collapsed and a vacate order was issued immediately and remains in effect. The city battled with the owner to fix the building, slapping on fines that he paid, before going to court to allow the

Department of Buildings to move ahead and demolish the building. The DOB had already filed permits in May to tear it down, but the settlement means it won’t be torn down — at least not yet. The demolition had been delayed just a few days before a judge ruled in Kochabe’s favor because the Metropolitan Transit Authority wanted to review the plans and its potential effect on the J train elevated trestle that stands just feet from the building. Kochabe’s attorney, Elio Forcina, said the situation is “day by day” and can change, but his understanding is that the owner will be given until Oct. 15 to repair the structure and he is filing for permits to repair the problem. The DOB lists two permits, one filed June 27 and another July 14 to repair the second floor. The court order allowing the city to tear down the structure expired July 16. “It’s not going to be a full demolition,” Forcina said. “It’s going to be

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fixed up to be made anew.” Forcina said the owner has not repaired the building as of yet because of issues with his insurance company and Kochabe had to go into litigation to get his payout. “If it wasn’t for the insurance company, he would have fixed it a

long time ago,” he said. But that was of little comfort to some civic leaders like Maria Thomson, executive director of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District, who said she doesn’t have any faith that the owner will rebuild the structure.

“This guy is really some character,” she said. “I don’t know what games he’s playing, but all of a sudden he wants to fix it up? I don’t believe it.” The collapse left the financially strapped Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Ambulance Corps, which is located next door, in dire straits. Members were forced out of their headquarters for several weeks by the collapse, then again in February after melting snow leaked into the ambulance corps building. The Woodhaven Senior Center, which also operated in the ambulance corps building, had to be relocated, taking with it rent money that the corps survived on. Thomson said she is afraid the building becomes more and more dangerous every day. “The longer he lets it stay there, the more likely it is to fall down more,” she said, adding she wanted to see the building completely demolished and replaced with a Q senior housing development.

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Collapsed building won’t be demolished

Stringer begins offers EDC: Rockaway Ferry for flood settlements costs too much to run Tuesday is deadline to file with Comptroller by Domenick Rafter Editor

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The Rockaway Ferry service is currently not financially sustainable and the city is looking for ways to continue it past October, according to a letter from the city’s Economic Development Corp. to a member of Community Board 14. In the letter, sent last week to Danny Ruscillo, co-chairman of CB 14’s Transportation Committee, EDC President Kyle Kimball said that the ferry carries around 400 people per day between Rockaway and Manhattan, with a stop in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The fare is $3.50 per passenger, but EDC said the cost to subsidize the service is about $30 per passenger, more than six times the cost to the city per rider of the Staten Island Ferry, which is free for passengers, and more than twice the cost-perrider of express bus service. Kimball said the city is still pondering ways to continue the service past October. “While we continue to evaluate inventive ways for ferry service to continue, the key determinant will be financial

responsibility and sustainability of service, given its high expense,” he said. “I hope you take from this message that we are doing what we can do and being as creative as possible as we consider the long-term future of what was originally intended to be a temporary service.” In an email, Ruscillo noted that while the cost-per-rider of the Staten Island Ferry is lower, ridership is much higher, costing taxpayers more than the Rockaway Ferry. “Staten Island ridership is estimated at twenty million a year, not including weekends,” he said. “Do the math, twenty million at $4.86 per rider, we the tax payers are footing this bill.” The Rockaway service began after Sandy destroyed the A train tracks over Jamaica Bay, but was continued even after the line reopened in May 2013. Mayor de Blasio continued the service through this October with $2 million from his executive budget. The extension was to “better evaluate costs and funding solutions for longer-term service,” KimQ ball said.

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City Comptroller Scott Stringer has begun making offers to victims of the April 30 flood in Lindenwood that the city blamed on failure of a key piece of flood-control infrastructure. “On May 27, Comptroller Stringer addressed the Howard Beach/Lindenwood Civic Association about his office’s role in adjudicating claims against the city related to houses damaged by flooding on April 30,” a Stringer spokeswoman said in an email. “As the Comptroller committed at that meeting, engineers from his office have moved swiftly and inspected more than one hundred homes alleged to be damaged by that flood. As of this week, the Comptroller’s office has started making offers of settlements to f looding victims, while inspections of additional homes continue.” Much of Lindenwood was f looded after 5 inches of rain fell on Queens during the evening and night of April 30. The city Department of Environmental

Protection took responsibility for the flooding, blaming it on the failure of the Spring Creek sewer overf low facility that drains storm water from the neighborhood into Jamaica Bay. A section of East New York, Brooklyn on the opposite side of Spring Creek was also flooded that night. Stringer told the Howard Beach/Lindenwood Civic Association that residents can file for claims with his office and more than 400 homeowners in both boroughs — the vast majority being in Lindenwood — have done so since the end of May and the deadline to make a claim is July 29. Some residents have blamed the flooding on the sewer system, which they say is not equipped to handle the neighborhood’s growth in the past few decades. However, the DEP said the sewers were not a concern, even though several residents, like James Noto of 153rd Avenue, have had floods in their basements multiple times before, including after hurricanes Irene and Sandy and after a Q heavy rainfall in late March.

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Quality-of-life issues concern Woodhaven Summer civic meeting plots fixes to graffiti, illegally parked cars by Mark Lord

as a nonowner, he said it is important to specifically say you are calling regarding “a graffiti Midsummer isn’t a quiet time for Wood- cleanup request of a residence by a nonowner.” “The city will come. It works,” he said, addhaven residents and civic leaders. During a town hall meeting Saturday that ing that the city won’t clean floors above the drew a sizable audience to Emanuel United first floor or roll-up gates, but garage doors Church of Christ, the Woodhaven Residents’ will be taken care of. For difficult cases, he said to contact the Block Association addressed more than half a dozen issues, most of them ongoing problems office of Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone facing the area, including graffiti, illegally Park) at (718) 738-1083. And Wendell encourparked cars, and a colaged those in attendance lapsed Jamaica Avenue to par ticipate in the bu i ld i ng t h at m a ny ormer WRBA President WRBA’s volunteer grafworry is a safety risk. fiti clean-up campaigns, To combat the graffiti Ed Wendell said he which primarily target problem, Ed Wendell, the former WRBA president, would offer $25 to the mailboxes and silver poles in the area. proposed several steps. person who reports “All we need are the He suggested that any bodies,” he said. graff iti found in the the most graffiti in He encouraged everyWoodhaven Business one to keep the WRBA Improvement District, Woodhaven by Oct. 1. informed of all cases of which covers Jamaica graffiti by calling (718) Ave nue f rom 10 0 t h Street to Dexter Court, should be reported to 296-3735. As an incentive, Wendell offered to the Greater Woodhaven Development Corp. personally award $25 to the person who reports the most cases by Oct. 1. office at (718) 805-0202. Regarding a collapsed building at 78-19 “We want to keep track of this,” he said. For graffiti on residential buildings, he sug- Jamaica Ave., WRBA President Martin Colgested calling 311. He stressed that this berg indicated that the association is waiting to applies to any house, not necessarily the call- hear back from the Department of Buildings er’s own place of residence. When calling 311 on the matter and it is “something we need to Chronicle Contributor

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stay on top of.” Another long-standing concern is the number of abandoned and illegally parked cars that continue to line local streets. It was suggested that relevant complaints be reported to the local precinct. Fran Crimi, a longtime area resident, has been compiling information on the issue. Colberg asked her to meet with him to discuss it at a future date. Also of concern is the mayor’s proposal to legalize some basement apartments. Colberg

said “the city has to find other ways to find housing. This is the easy, dangerous way.” Angel Vazquez, chief of staff to Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven), announced that Miller has introduced a bill requiring serial numbers on automobile tires and rims in an effort to cut down on a rash of thefts in the area. In addition, he said that Miller has allocated $250,000 for more security cameras in the district. He had previously allocated money for cameras in Forest Park. continued on page 22

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hile the death of Eric Garner in police custody is a tragedy that must be fully investigated to see if it warrants criminal charges or at least disciplinary action, it should not be exploited to stir up fear and division among city residents. Nor should it be used as an excuse to attack yet another of the Police Department’s most successful tactics. Yet that’s exactly what appears to be happening. Garner died last Thursday in Staten Island while resisting arrest for allegedly selling illegal, single cigarettes. One of the several officers trying to take him into custody apparently used a chokehold, a violation of Police Department policy. An asthmatic, overweight man, Garner told the cops he couldn’t breathe, but they didn’t seem too concerned about that. Neither did the Emergency Medical Service personnel who responded. Garner died where he fell. In response, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton correctly ordered a review of how police are trained to take people into custody. He says he will oversee the analysis himself, observing the training firsthand. He also put the chokehold officer and a second one on modified duty as the incident is investigated. The same was done to the EMS personnel. Garner’s death is being probed by the Federal Bureau of

Investigation, whose agents have already spoken to Bratton, as a prelude to any charges that may be brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office (which, incidentally, just demonstrates that the NYPD had no need for the new inspector general position recently thrust upon it by the City Council. Whatever investigation the IG may do isn’t really important compared to one by the FBI that may lead to federal charges). Of course the Rev. Al Sharpton and other “civil rights” leaders are out there protesting Garner’s death. The deceased was a black man. The activists never protest black-on-black crime, which is far more prevalent than police brutality and results in far too many murders in the city — though they do occasionally lead a march decrying violence in general. But we already know what to expect of the likes of Sharpton and groups such as Communities United for Police Reform. What’s more disturbing is when elected officials jump on the same bandwagon. Councilman Jumaane Williams of Brooklyn, for one, has likened Garner’s death to those of other black people wrongly killed by police, such as Amadou Diallo. But Diallo wasn’t resisting arrest and didn’t die in part due to his health problems, like Garner; he was shot

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by officers who mistook his phone for a gun in the dark. The comparison is invalid, and only serves to raise tensions. Meanwhile many of the activists are also seeking to rein in the police and let people get away with relatively minor crimes like selling illegal cigarettes. They’re attacking the NYPD for adhering to broken windows theory, the concept that says that if lesser crimes are allowed to go unchallenged, they create an atmosphere of lawlessness and lead to bigger ones. It’s absolutely been proven to be true, despite the critics’ denials — nowhere more so than in this very city, under this very police commissioner, back in the 1990s. It’s a key reason the murder rate fell from its high of 2,245 in 1990 to fewer than 340 last year. Police critics in and out of government forced the city to announce it was drastically reducing the use of stop and frisk to pat down suspicious people for weapons, and the result is this year’s rise in shootings. Now they want to allow relatively minor crimes such as the one Garner allegedly committed to go unaddressed. Bratton refuses to let that happen. He knows the way to respond to this incident is to investigate it and discipline or bring charges against the officers if warranted. It’s a good thing he’s in charge.

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Chancellor ignores us Dear Editor: On Feb. 28, the Auburndale Improvement Association, Inc. sent Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña a letter requesting to meet with her regarding PS 130, located at 200-01 42 Ave. in Bayside. To date, we have received no response from her or anyone on her staff. The letter was sent certified, return receipt requested, so we know that our letter was received by the chancellor’s office. In the letter, we told the chancellor about our civic association’s goal to allow local children living around PS 130 to be given priority placement in that school. The school is geographically in District 26, but is utilized by District

25. Most students are bused in or delivered to the school by car from other distant areas. Meanwhile, children living around the school have to be bused to other overcrowded schools in District 26. We also sent more than 200 petition signatures and many comments from residents living immediately around PS 130. They want the school back. Surely, their concerns deserve some type of consideration. If PS 130 were returned to the local community, it would no doubt alleviate the need to construct a school on the Keil property in Bayside. There is still a lot of controversy swirling around that plan. It would appear to my civic that new schools would be better utilized elsewhere in District 26, as well as in District 25. This is not the first time that my civic group has been ignored regarding this issue. Former Chancellor Dennis Walcott and other Department of Education officials ignored our requests to meet as well. We would still like to meet with Chancellor Fariña to discuss this issue. We have written her a second letter to request a meeting and

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Hindus must respect bay Dear Editor: Your paper recently had an article about the people who are leaving religious offerings in Jamaica Bay (“A delicate balance on Jamaica Bay’s shores,” June 26, multiple editions). These offerings are meant to represent beauty, prosperity and renewal. As a person who does not follow this religion and one who has fought for environmental causes and for protecting our natural areas, I see it as a threat to the ecosystem of Jamaica Bay. Thankfully the group Sadhana is reaching out to the Hindu people to educate them of this destructive practice. What we put in the water winds up somewhere and will likely stay there a very long time unless someone removes it. There are hundreds of millions of Hindus. What if they all put fruits, vegetables, food, candles, reams of cloth, statues, glass picture frames and more in our waterways? What would our waterways look like? I cannot see how this practice can represent beauty, prosperity and renewal. I see garbage. There is nothing pleasant about seeing rotting fruit, food still in aluminum foil and plastic bags along the beach. Perhaps a symbolic ceremony could replace this practice and the people who come to these ceremonies can see a beautiful, prosperous and renewed natural wildlife area that is full of life, for us and future generations to enjoy. Richie Polgar Maspeth

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We stand corrected Dear Editor: In your coverage of the lawsuit between Breezy Point/Belle Harbor residents and National Grid/LIPA, you incorrectly stated that more than 100 homes in Broad Channel ... burned down during Superstorm Sandy. You meant to say Breezy Point. Broad Channel got its fair share of suffering, but our hearts go out to those who lost their homes to fire. Barbara Toborg Broad Channel Historical Society Broad Channel Editor’s note: We thank the writer, and the error has been corrected.

The right strikes back Dear Editor: Re Robert LaRosa’s “The GOP is just awful,” Letters, July 10: The purpose of the Supreme Court is to determine if laws meet the test of constitutionality. Our politicized Supreme Court no longer serves that function. Mr. LaRosa became unhinged at the court’s decision to excuse Hobby Lobby from paying for certain contraceptives and abortion drugs for religious reasons. He called the Supreme Court GOP-controlled. This is the same court that declared Obamacare constitutional and said federal policy on immigration superseded states’ rights. Neither decision was constitutional, but since leftists agreed with them, nobody called them GOP-controlled then. Hobby Lobby’s owners were also contemptuously said to believe in “the magic man in the sky” — the same “magic man” who gave human beings the opposable thumb and brains to think with to differentiate them from the animals. Sadly, all human beings not being equally endowed are capable of using both. No woman today is denied access to contraception or abortions. If she is working and can’t get what she wants from her employer, she can get it somewhere else. The truth is what is, not what one wants it to be. Mr. LaRosa would have those who disagree with Obama’s “transformation” of America into a dictatorship “dig deep.” We might then find (stupid as we are) the “irrefutable evidence” that Obama is black. But Obama is only half-black. His mother was white. Like all socialists, LaRosa doesn’t practice what he preaches. If he had dug deeper, he’d have known that Obama is of mixed race. By the way, what ever happened to the man who was jailed for making the anti-Muslim video that caused that murderous riot in Benghazi? And those incompetent workers in Cincinnati who caused irreparable damage to the reputation of Lois Lerner and the Internal Revenue Service? Janice Wijnen Rego Park

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Dear Editor: Re “Pray for no strike,” Letters, July 17: In that letter the writer stated that the thenapproaching Long Island Rail Road strike would affect the 99 percent who depend on the rails to get to work. He also stated that he would pray for a compromise, and “the good of the many outweighs the good of the few,” a principle I generally agree with. However, what choice do workers have when the hirers refuse to compromise in good faith? This results in hardship, and inconvenience to both the workers and the public. He might also pray that the moneyed elite not inconvenience 99 percent of the public by creating hardship and depravation to millions of our citizens by giving up some of their outrageous wealth so that all of our citizens can live decently — this, in a country with more

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have asked our local elected officials for support. There must be some way to enable local children to receive priority placement at PS 130. We feel that would be in their best educational interest. At the same time, we do not wish to interrupt the education of those students currently attending PS 130. By meeting, details can be worked out so that everyone wins. We will continue to advocate for what is right for the children living around what should be a neighborhood school first. Henry Euler First Vice President Auburndale Improvement Association, Inc. Bayside

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Lefferts Library renovations The Queens Librar y’s Leffer ts branch at 103-34 Lefferts Blvd. in South Richmond Hill will close temporarily at the end of business on Satu rd ay for about t wo months for installation of a new roof. During the closure, limited service w ill be prov ided by t he mobile library, the details of which will be announced soon, library spokeswoman Joanne King said. Customers can also use the library’s other facilities nearby. The closest are the Richmond Hill branch at 118-14 Hillside Ave; the Ozone Pa rk bra nch at 92-24 Rock away Blvd., and the South Ozone Park branch at 128-16 Rockaway Blvd. Funding for the $615,000 project was allocated by Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica) and the Queens Borough President’s Office. The library is expected to reopen for public service by the end of September. Several other Queens Librar y branches are also undergoing renovations, including Bellerose and Rosedale. The branches in Woodhaven and Ozone Park and the Central Library in Jamaica Q also had renovations done recently. — Domenick Rafter

Boys & Girls gets $25K from casino Resorts World donation comes as expansion set to open by Kaycia Sailsman Chronicle Contributor

The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens received a big donation from one of its neighbors last week as the organization prepares to welcome the public into its new expanded space. The organization was presented with a $25,000 check from Resorts World Casino New York City last Wednesday. The money will go toward completion of the long-awaited $10 million expansion of the center at 110-04 Atlantic Ave. in Richmond Hill that has been under construction since 2011. The new space, which doubles the size of the center to 35,000 square feet, will make room available for new administrative offices, a full-size gym, a teen center, pre-teen center, educational center, technology center and fitness center. The Boys & Girls Club, which serves around 1,200 children and teenagers — often from poor and single-family homes — from all over South Queens, Jamaica, Glendale, and East Brooklyn, has been vigorously working to raise the money needed to complete the project. David Kupecky, the center’s program director, said having companies donate money to help programs such as the Boys & Girls Club is especially important because although they get funding from the city, it is often not enough to cover all expenses. “It’s businesses like [Resorts World] that help keep the business open until 9 o’clock,” Kupecky said. The money will also go to purchasing new equipment and other items used by children at the center, which serves up to 250 youths a day. The new teen center will offer two classrooms and a café donated by the New York Mets, where students can learn how to make healthy snacks. There will also be a driving simulation room where the teens will learn the importance of safe driving and the distractions that can happen while behind the wheel.

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Sandy recovery shows signs of real progress As nonprofit groups step in, Build it Back starts getting thumbs up by Domenick Rafter

Friends of Rockaway began as a team assembled by a Rockaway native, Michael, got it’s start several months after Last Thursday was the type of the day that is the reason Sandy doing mold remeditation work. “We didn’t have the ability to redo kitchens and that kind people live in Roxbury, the small hamlet on the western Rockaway Peninsula between Breezy Point and Riis Park. of stuff,” said Todd Miner, director of Friends of Rockaway, The warm summer sun illuminated the beige sand that in the Gressers’ new kitchen last Thursday. “But now that scattered along the narrow walkway “streets” of the gated we’ve teamed up with the other organizations, we can do this. We did all the work.” community. Those groups include the St. Bernard’s Project, a volunA crowd of neighbors gathered in front of 402 Seabreeze Ave., where Lorraine and Doris Gresser anxiously teer organization from Louisiana that got it’s start in the waited to climb the steps to her front porch and walk into recovery from Hurricane Katrina there and is named for the Louisiana parish that was entirely submerged by the their home. They have not lived there since Oct. 29, 2012 when Hur- storm’s surge. Using grant money — in the case of the ricane Sandy barreled through the community, which sits Gresser home, from Zurich Insurance Group, who donated on the north side of the peninsula on the Rockaway Inlet $165,000 to Sandy recovery efforts — they took on the facing Brooklyn, and brought with it over 6 feet of water. reconstruction of homes of storm victims in the Rockaways, Broad Cha n nel a nd The storm destroyed the first some in Howard Beach. f loor of the home Doris, 73, They began work on the lived in her entire life. Gresser home in early May — “ I’m el a t e d ,” L o r r a i n e more than 18 months after Gresser, 49, said. “Once I have Sa ndy. It t o ok t he m t wo my cable and TV hooked up, months to do what couldn’t be I’ll be even more elated.” done in a year and a half. G resser and her mother Now the Gressers are finalhave essentially been homeless ly back in their house, with a since Sandy, living first with new kitchen, new living room, friends and relatives and later bathroom and porch. with her brother, who also A homage to the 2012 disaster in freshly-poured concrete in “If we had waited for the lives in Roxbur y, after he front of the Gressers’ Roxbury home. PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER gover n ment, we would n’t fixed his home. h ave g o t t e n a ny w h e r e ,” The core of the Gressers problems stem from their lack of having flood insurance Gresser said. But for those who are relying on the government, there before Sandy. Because there was no mortgage on home, which has been in the family for nearly a century, they did appears to finally have been some improvement in their not have flood insurance. But they did receive money from response. Before leaving on his trip to Italy, Mayor de Blasio held a the Federal Emergency Management Agency from minor press conference in Brooklyn announcing that the city was flood damage in the basement after Hurricane Irene. FEMA requires residents who have received money for on schedule to meet the goal of completing 500 homes by flood damage previously to have flood insurance in order the end of the summer. “Since we took office, construction has started on 132 to receive any payments in future disaster. Gresser did not rebuilding projects, including 30 that are now complete,” know that. “We didn’t have flood insurance because we never need- the mayor said. “So, not only are we seeing large numbers, ed it before,” she said. “We’ve been here decades, we never and growing numbers, of construction starts, we finally have something in the year 2014 that we never saw in the saw anything like this.” The lack of f lood insurance triggered a bureaucratic year 2013 — completed homes, people whose lives are nightmare for the Gressers. For a year and a half, little to no whole again because the city of New York did the right thing and helped them out.” progress was made on her home. Amy Peterson, the head of Build it Back, outlined last Enter Friends of Rockaway and St. Bernard’s Project, two nonprofits that have been on the ground in Sandy- Thursday the status of the city program and said the goal of 500 homes finished is within reach. affected areas since the storm. Editor

Angela Calabro, left, join Lorraine Gresser, her mother Doris, and Sarah Johnson from AmeriCorps to cut the ribbon on the Gresser’s newly repaired Roxbury home, that was damaged in Hurricane Sandy and left in limbo for over 18 months. PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER

“We have 2,500 people who’ve said, ‘I want to move forward with a project,’ and we’ve got 653 that are in design,” she said. “Every week, we get more and more agreements signed between designers, contractors, and homeowners, and we move these projects forward. We’re very confident we’re going to get to the 500 goal.” Problems remain, however. Some residents have complained that Build it Back has informed them it will not help reconstruct finished basements and cellars in flood zones because of regulations put in place by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — the federal agency overseeing Sandy recovery operations. But many residents said the issues that plagued the program in the first year to 18 months after Sandy, including lost paperwork and missed appointments, have been cleared up. Still, the hard work is no where near over. “There are still so many people, even here [in Rockaway], who are still homeless,” Miner noted, adding that Friends of Rockaway still has more than 100 homes to work Q on in South Queens and the Rockaways.

Katz, de Blasio sack eight on library board by Domenick Rafter Editor

In what can only be described as a Wednesday afternoon massacre, Borough President Melinda Katz and Mayor de Blasio axed nearly half of the Queens Library Board of Directors. Jacqueline Arrington, Joseph Ficalora, William Jefferson, Grace Lawrence, Terri Mangino and George Stamatiades received letters from Katz notifying them of their termination Wednesday. Mayor de Blasio sacked two mayoral appointees, Patricia Flynn and Stephen Van Anden.

Borough Hall acted under new state law The 19-member board has nine members appointed by the borough president and 10 appointed by the mayor. Katz said she acted under authority given to her by a new state law, which allows her to remove appointees before their five-year terms were up. All six were appointed by Katz’s predecessor Helen Marshall. Their terms were to expire next year. In letters sent to the members, Katz said they “failed in their duty to properly oversee the finances of the Queens Library to

adequately protect and preser ve the Library’s resources and physical property by voting to block the New York City Comptroller’s legitimate efforts to obtain Library financial information and to audit the Library’s funding streams.” The terminated members also all opposed firing library CEO Tom Galante, who is accused of misusing capital funds. In a statement, the library gave a general defense of its board of directors. “Throughout the history of the Queens

Borough Public Library, the people of Queens have benefitted enormously from a highly committed library Board of Trustees whose leadership has helped keep libraries open and free,” the statement read. “They have helped make Queens Library a recognized national model of excellence. The board consists of volunteer high-profile professionals and community activists who make time out of their busy schedules. Every one of the tens of millions who has enriched his life through Queens Library owes them Q thanks for their service.”

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Feds feel out ideas for West Pond fix National Park Service seeks public comment on whether to close breach by Domenick Rafter Editor

The National Park Service released four proposed options last week on what to do with West Pond in the Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and is asking the public to comment on what they would like to see done. The formerly freshwater pond just west of Cross Bay Boulevard was destroyed when Hurricane Sandy tore a breach at the south end of the basin that opened up a deep channel into Jamaica Bay. Saltwater filled in the pond and a large permanent canal was cut. Besides destroying the water quality of the pond — an important habitat for shorebirds — the breach also cut off the nature trail that looped West Pond and was a favorite of birders and hikers. The NPS is proposing four possible options. The first is to leave it as it. In that option, the NPS would repair benches on the trail that was destroyed in the storm, but leave the breach so that the trail would no longer circumnavigate the lake. West Pond would over time become a saltwater lagoon. The second option is to maintain the breach, but reconnect the trail by building a bridge over it. That would leave West Pond as a saltwater lagoon, but would rebuild the entire trail. The third option would fill in the breach

The National Park Service released four plans for fixing, or leaving alone, the breach at West Pond in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge that was cut by Hurricane Sandy and destroyed a PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER freshwater habitat for shorebirds and popular nature trail. completely, which would require a lot of work because the breach is deep enough to sail a boat through — in some sections it’s believed to be deeper than the pond itself. But some observers who came to offer comment on the proposals at the wildlife refuge during a public comment session last Thursday were sur-

prised to see that option leaves West Pond “in a semibrackish condition.” Don Riepe, president of the American Littoral Society’s Northeast Chapter, said filling in the breach completely would not immediately allow West Pond to return to freshwater. “It would take time,” he said. “First all the

saltwater would need to be pumped out, but there still would be salt left behind that would flush out over time.” The fourth option, favored by the New York Audubon Society, would leave the breach, creating a saltwater habitat on the south end of West Pond. It would have a connection in the north to Jamaica Bay, allowing water to flow through. The eastern and northern portions of West Pond and some of the space closer to Cross Bay Boulevard would become a new freshwater pond. The trail would need to be redesigned as the new pond would be built on what is now part of the trail bed. That option would require extensive engineering and construction. Riepe said he favored the third or fourth option, but some members of the public who left comments said that they wanted West Pond to be completely restored to way it was. “The freshwater habitat is vital,” Riepe said. Dan Mundy Jr., of Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers, said he doesn’t believe leaving the breach as is is a viable option because, at the very least, he feels the trail needs to be rebuilt. “Whether they put a bridge or fix the breach, I’m not sure, but the trail is important,” he said. Mundy didn’t have an immediate favorite continued on page 28

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As you probably know, the Woodhaven Business Improvement District periodically distributes quarters for parking cars on Jamaica Avenue paying for the first 15 minutes. Also, we give out fliers from the WBID to thank those who shop our Jamaica Avenue. The WBID appreciates that you shop locally in our stores and businesses that care. More shoppers are on our Jamaica Avenue, even in the heat of the summer. There are so many stores to shop in and many respected professional services available all on our “Everything Avenue.” Sorry to state that Woodhaven’s 102nd Precinct received “0” new police officers from the recent graduating class. This is unfortunate, for the precinct could use additional police officers. Deputy Inspector Henry Sautner is doing a great job with the numbers he has, but he could always use more. It is so heartening to see so many sitting on the benches in our Forest Parkway Plaza area. It is a great place to sit and rest while shopping. Also, just to sit and watch bustling Jamaica Avenue. This seating is especially enjoyed by apartment dwellers who do not have backyards. These benches were built with funding secured by the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation from our elected officials with the World War II Memorial as its focal point.

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The new holiday tree in Woodhaven has died Replaced one toppled by Hurricane Sandy by Domenick Rafter

don’t live. Poor little tree, I guess we got one of the 7 percent.” The old tree towered over Forest ParkIt never was a bad little tree, but way Plaza for nearly three Woodhaven’s new Christdecades and was decoratmas tree, which replaced ed every Christmas and the community’s iconic illuminated during the 27-yea r- old everg reen neighborhood’s an nual that was taken down by h ol id ay c ele b r a t io n s , Hurricane Sandy’s winds, which also includes a needed more than just a menorah lighting. An artilittle love. ficial one was used for the Planted in January, the 2012 and 2013 events tree did not thrive in its while the neighborhood location on Forest Parkwaited for a new tree. way near Jamaica AveLast summer, the city nue, according to Maria planted a deciduous tree T homson, execut ive on the site, angering residirector of the Wooddents. They later moved haven Business Improvethat one and put the everment District, and died in green up in early January. the past few weeks. Thomson said the dead “I don’t know why it tree will be replaced with died,” she said. “I called [Parks] about it and they Woodhaven’s new Christmas a new one, but she wasn’t said something like 7 per- tree on Forest Parkway has yet told when that would Q cent of trees they plant died. PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER be.

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The doctor was in in Howard Beach Borough president’s health fair at St. Helen brings wellness to the public by Cristina Schreil

aged 60 and over in Queens. He hopes the fairs will bring them the resources they might not otherwise have on hand. Howard Beach residents of all ages attended a free Quentin Tucker, a representative from Long Islandhealth and wellness fair hosted by Borough President based Age Well New York, which helps seniors, the Melinda Katz this past Sunday at St. Helen’s Father chronically ill and people with disabilities stay in their Dooley Hall — the first in a series of such events she homes for as long as possible, manned a booth inside. is planning across Queens. He spoke with one resident who said both of his parThe fair, held in conjunction with Jamaica Hospital ents will soon need care. Medical Center and the insurance providers Health“They want to stay here in their communities,” First and MetroPlus, aimed to bring free healthy activTucker said. He was able to give the man the informaities, infor mation and screenings to com munity tion he needed. residents. A team from Jamaica Hospital was on hand to give Area businesses and organizations such as the Howfree head and neck screenings, concentrating on dental ard Beach Civilian Observation Patrol, Cross Bay health. Chemist pharmacy, New York Blood Center, the Bone “We’re doing all screenings because we know they Marrow Registry and Swim Strong Foundation were don’t seek the care they need, or can’t afford it,” Dr. on hand with health and safety tips and giveaways. Deborah Pasquale said. The New York City Office of Emergency Management Mary Alvarez, a resident of Ozone Park, was one of was also present. the many residents who asked for an exam. She was There were yoga and Zumba classes, as well as preattracted to the fair by the free screenings; she left sentations on understanding stress and hypertension. with plans to take swimming lessons. She also got her Outside, the FDNY set up a simulated smoke house blood pressure checked — which she found was a little to educate residents about fire safety, and the New on the high side. York Cosmos held a children’s soccer clinic. There “I’m glad I got it checked,” Alvarez said. “A little was also an area for residents to receive free massages. Eva Cevallos receives a free exam at the health and wellness fair held simple thing to save your life only takes one checkup.” “The borough president wanted to attract everyone Sunday at St. Helen’s Father Dooley Hall in Howard Beach. She said the experience was less nerve-wracking from youths until 120-year-olds,” Aaron Cyperstein, PHOTO BY CRISTINA SCHREIL and costly than going to a doctor’s or dentist’s office. Katz’s director of health, human and senior services said. “They give you so much. I wish they had more of The fair also highlighted children’s activities, with DJs and well-being were also major focuses of the fair. Cyperstein, who gave away sunscreen, insect repellent these,” Alvarez added. from Radio Disney, face painting and appearances by cosThe next free health and wellness fair is planned to be tumed characters Woody from “Toy Story” and Optimus and mini plastic footballs stamped with the words “The Q Prime from the “Transformers” universe. Senior health World’s Borough,” said there are close to 400,000 residents in Far Rockaway on Aug. 17. Chronicle Contributor

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Residents rally at Pan Am a third time Homeless Services treats kids to a movie, shields them from protest by Christopher Barca

families to enjoy for a while, and Tuesday’s protest gave them the perfect opportunity to After two previous rallies against the Pan schedule the theater trip. “We have heard they have been feeling American Hotel’s transformation into a homeless shelter turned vitriolic, the Depart- pretty bad about what has been going on ment of Homeless Services shuttled dozens around the protests,” Rivera said. “I think of families to a movie theater in an attempt to [DHS Commissioner Gilbert Taylor] didn’t feel we wanted to have shield them from Tuesfamilies with children in day’s protest outside the this facility while they building. were being yelled and While scores of chilscreamed at.” d r e n e njoye d s e ei ng Taylor himself called “How to Tr ai n You r for patience from the Dragon 2,” around 550 community and described people packed the sidethe protests as “unfortuwalk in front of the shelnate” at a Tuesday press ter at 79-00 Queens Blvd. conference inside the Pan in Elm hu rst to, once American building. again, let their opposition While waiting to board to the residence be heard. Some people, such as Families wait to board buses to take one of the two buses in the rear parking lot of the Glendale Civic Associa- them to an area movie theater. building, one young girl t ion P resident K at hy Masi, called shuttling kids to the movies a noticed the flock of reporters and lamented “pitiful” public relations stunt on the group’s the ongoing saga playing out in the media, Facebook page, while others, such as DHS saying “More pictures? I don’t want to do spokesman Christopher Miller, said the trip this anymore.” Not all of the 181 families went on the would be a “nice diversion from the hate.” Camille Rivera, the department’s deputy DHS sponsored trip, however. Some stayed commissioner for communications, said DHS behind and watched the protest, organized by had been planning some sort of activity for the Communities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Reporter

For the third time in a little more than one month, more than 500 residents came out to protest the Pan American Hotel’s conversion into a homeless shelter outside the Elmhurst building on Tuesday. This demonstration featured significantly less vitriol and anti-homeless sentiment PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA compared to the two previous rallies. Together civic group, from their windows later that night. Mostly absent from the demonstrators’ rhetoric were chants of “Shame on you” and “Get a job” that dominated the two previous

rallies in recent weeks. Instead, many of the protest’s speakers, such as S.J. Jung, a Democratic candidate for state Senate, were careful to direct their continued on page 36

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One of the biggest fears many Elmhurst residents had regarding last month’s conversion of the Pan American Hotel into a homeless shelter was a potential increase in crime throughout the area. In the seven weeks since homeless families began occupying the building, the 110th Precinct and area officials say that worry has gone unfounded. Multiple Chinese language media outlets have reported an uptick in minor crimes, such as shoplifting and trespassing, being allegedly committed by shelter residents at area restaurants and businesses. However, Deputy Inspector Ronald Leyson, the 110th Precinct’s commanding officer, said at Tuesday’s protest outside the shelter that crime has actually decreased in the area around the shelter at 79-00 Queens Blvd. since homeless families started moving in June 6, according to a search of the precinct’s crime database. “We have a slight increase in crime in the 110th Precinct, but what I did was a radius search of 2,000

feet around the hotel and actually it showed crime has decreased since the residents moved into the shelter,” Leyson said. “So we do not have an increase in major crimes or minor crimes in the area since anyone moved into the shelter.” In a three-block radius around the Pan American building, four burglaries, two grand larcenies and two car thefts were committed in May, the month before the shelter opened. Those eight crimes help make up the 41 various offenses committed in the same area during the first five months of the year. Leyson did not give the precise figures for June when saying crime had decreased. In terms of crime occurring inside the shelter, he said, only one incident, a misdemeanor assault, has been reported since families began moving in early last month. Leyson added that he has not increased the number of patrols in the immediate area as conditions have not warranted it, despite a World Journal article published July 11 claiming the precinct had deployed more officers around the shelter.

The 110th Precinct and some community leaders have shot down rumors of a crime increase in the vicinity of the Pan American Hotel since it reopened PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA as a homeless shelter. Community Board 4 District Manager Christian Cassagnol, like Leyson, said he had not been notified by residents or area business owners of any crime spike. “No, I have not heard anything. We have not heard anything official regarding an uptick in crime,”

Cassagnol said. “We have not heard from any business owners or supermarkets. They may not know to call here, but I haven’t heard anything so far.” A press release issued by the Com mu nities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Together civic group to

announce Tuesday’s protest outside the Pan American Hotel made reference to reports of a crime increase and reinforced its wish for safe streets. “There has been a decline in the quality of life of the area since the opening of the shelter,” the group said. “The 110th Precinct is undermanned and overburdened as is. We want a safe neighborhood!” When asked if she knew of any specific instances of crimes committed by shelter residents, COMET President Roe Daraio said she is not privy to such information. “You would have to ask the 110th Precinct about any tangible increase in crime. There allegedly have been petty crimes at area businesses but to my knowledge none have been reported,” Daraio said. “Even if they were reported, and the thief has left the premises, there would be no way to prove he or she was from the shelter.” New town Civic Association Treasurer Robert Valdes-Clausell said his group is investigating troubling rumors of crimes occurring inside the hotel. continued on page 24

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James: Cool the school buses Public Advocate wants better enforcement of AC rule by Domenick Rafter Editor

Last summer, Belinda Barnett-Andrea began noticing a problem with her son Frankie when he came home on a school bus from his District 75 program at a school in Bayside. “He comes home ill,” she said. “He comes home late sometimes, flushed, turning all kinds of colors.” She discovered that his school bus, which took him on the 30- to 45-minute commute to and from school from his St. Albans home, did not have air conditioning. Legally, in New York City, that should not have happened. Many school buses in the city don’t have air conditioning, or matrons and drivers won’t put it on, despite a city law requiring air conditioning to be on in school buses whenever the temperature is over 70 degrees. This is especially important for students who need to go to school in the hotter summer months, especially the 23,000 special education students who attend classes from June until September. Barnett-Andrea and Manhattan-based Parents to Improve Student Transportation, a group formed to fight for better bus service, including air conditioning, held a rally

Public Advocate Letitia James said she wants the DOE to better enforce city rules requiring air conditioning on all school buses. FILE PHOTO outside a school bus yard in Ozone Park last summer. They said many buses do not have air conditioning and on some equipped with AC, the bus drivers don’t use them or do not know how to turn them on. Now, Public Advocate Letitia James is taking up the cause again, coming after a

Manhattan student with autism called 911 when she got sick on a school bus with no air conditioning, ending up in the emergency room. James said she wants better enforcement of the mandate that every school bus in the city has air conditioning and is calling on the city Department of Education to make sure air conditioning is standard on all buses when they sign contracts with bus operators. “We must do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of our most vulnerable students,” James said a press conference July 11 at City Hall. “I join parents and school advocates in calling on the DOE to do a better job in overseeing their contracts with bus companies that do not comply with the NYC Administrative Code.” The DOE did not immediately respond to James’ comments, but a source said the department requires school buses follow protocol and have cracked down on those that do not. But James says that’s not the case. “Too many parents state that they have called the DOE’s Office of Pupil Transportation, yet the office has not been responsive to their concerns,” she said in a statement. Q

WRBA meeting continued from page 6 Greg Mitchell, from Ulrich’s office, said the Council member is allocating funding for improved lighting and more garbage cans along Jamaica Avenue, as well as for repaving on Woodhaven Boulevard between Park Lane South and 91st Avenue. It was also announced at the meeting that a study is still being conducted regarding bus lanes and proposed select bus service along Woodhaven Boulevard, an idea that has garnered opposition from some area residents, who are concerned about the potential effect on traffic and parking. Several upcom i ng events were announced. Emanuel United Church of Christ will host a blood drive on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and beginning Aug. 2, will offer a defensive driving class. To register, call (718) 849-1153. Both will take place at the church at 93-12 91 Ave. On Sept. 19, the office of state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) will sponsor a job fair at the Rockaway YMCA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 is the date for the Great Woodhaven Yard Sale. More details can be found at projectwoodhaven.com. The next tow n hall meeting is scheduled for Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Q church.

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new contract, including the 17-percent pay increase, but none of the three discussed the exact terms. The governor did say that all employees would contribute to healthcare savings, somethign new, and future employees wou ld be i mpacted by some of t he changes. “There were issues of wage progression, healthcare and pensions,” Cuomo said. “The question was ‘How do you pay for it?’ Raise fares? No. Cut the capital improvement program? No.” Simon said details of the agreement would not be made public until union leadership has the opportunity to discuss them with the 5,400 workers represented by eight unions. He did say the unions’ rank and file could seal the deal by Aug. 15. “This is a ratifiable contract,” he told reporters. Prendergast said an agreement, which all three men signed, would be presented to the MTA board in September. He said the MTA had every intention of doing well by employees he said are hardworking and often do dangerous jobs. “This protects them as well as the fiscal stability of the MTA,” he said. Cuomo, who earlier this month had been accused of punting the issue to Congress for a resolution, also defended his decision to not intervene sooner. “I have experience in labor negotiations; I’m familiar with the territory,” he said. “But if I intervened in every labor dispute, I’d be a full-time labor negotiator. The question is when is it appropriate and necessary ... Long Island is unique. Without the Long Island Rail Road, there are not a lot of other options. A strike would have cost not only tens of millions of dollars a day, it would jeopardize safety.” Q

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Queens electeds unite in support of Israel Politicians share tales of anti-Jewish violence as troops move into Gaza by Christopher Barca Reporter

W h e n s t a t e S e n . To by St av i s k y (D-Flushing) and her husband rented a car and traveled through Israel to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary years ago, they decided to see the Palestinian-controlled Gaza Strip for themselves, she said. “The minute we got to Gaza, we saw the rocks and the stones being thrown at our car,” Stavisky said. “Why? Because the car had an Israeli plate.” Queens’ only Jewish state senator wasn’t the only one with a harrowing tale to tell on Thursday on the steps of Borough Hall. Just hours before Israel sent troops into the Gaza Strip as fighting continues in the region, numerous elected officials and religious leaders joined Stavisky in Kew Gardens to share their own stories and voice their support for the Jewish state in its ongoing conflict with the Palestinians. Some clerics called for lasting peace in the region, while others, such as Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), demanded a halt to rocket attacks launched by Hamas, the governing body of the Gaza Strip and a State Department-classified terrorist organization. She emotionally described her mother’s fleeing of Poland in 1923 after the murder of her grandfather, who she said was taken

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Bike for Autism this weekend Enjoy biking? Well, this Saturday you can pedal for a good cause. New York Families for Austistic Children, in partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, will be hosting its first annual “Loop” bike ride on Saturday to benef it the organization and its mission. T h e e ve n t w i l l k i c k of f a t NYFAC’s headquar ters at 164-14 Cross Bay Blvd. in Howard Beach and do a loop around Jamaica Bay, crossing three bridges and visiting Brooklyn before returning back to NYFAC. Spotters and sign guides will be posted at every turn. The entire loop will be 20 miles, but for those who prefer a shorter ride, there is also a 10-mile “half loop.” There is a $ 20 minimu m sponsorship to join the ride and cyclists will receive a T-shirt. All riders must wear helmets and protective gear. Attendees are invited to a barbecue at the end of the race. All proceeds will benefit NYFAC and J DR F. Cyclists can register online at NYFAC.org/bike, or register on-site starting at 8 a.m. Register Q early to guarantee a T-shirt.

Hours before Israeli forces pushed into the Gaza Strip, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz demands an end to the rocket attacks launched by Hamas, Gaza’s governing body, into Israel during a PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA rally at Borough Hall on Thursday. from his home and killed because he was Jewish, and called on Israelis to defend themselves from the “warped” Palestinians hellbent on destroying the nation. “I’ve lived my whole life with Jews bei ng at t acked. Enough is enough,” Koslowitz said. “The Palestinians, they don’t care. Hamas doesn’t care about their children. We do.

“Their thinking is warped. They are warped and they better stop killing our people,” she continued. “They started it, and we will finish it.” The event, sponsored by the Queens Jewish Community Council, was attended by Jewish elected officials such as Borough President Melinda Katz, Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows) and

Critics slam NYPD over ‘broken windows’ theory Bratton says it’s ‘key’ to crimefighting by Peter C. Mastrosimone Editor-in-Chief

Civil rights organizations, including some who prodded the city to reduce the searching of individuals police deem suspicious, are now demanding the NYPD abandon the broken windows theory of crimefighting, which they say unfairly targets minorities — the same argument they made against stop and frisk. The criticism against broken-windows policing — which involves strict enforcement of minor crimes in order to deter, prevent or uncover bigger ones — follows the death last week of Eric Garner, a Staten Island man who died in police custody after resisting arrest. Garner was allegedly selling single cigarettes. Many, including Mayor de Blasio, said it appears as if one officer used an illegal chokehold on the overweight, asthmatic man, who told the police he couldn’t breathe before dying. Selling single cigarettes, or “loosies,” is illegal, but the activists say police should not have confronted Garner in the first place. His death was “yet another example of

unnecessary police encounters resulting from broken windows-style policing that targets New Yorkers of color — in this case with fatal consequences,” Communities United for Police Reform said in a statement echoed by the NAACP. Federal investigators are looking into the incident, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said Tuesday, according to published reports. A protest against broken-windows policing was held Monday in Manhattan, with activists also calling for the resignation of Bratton, who applied the theory during his first round as the city’s top cop in the 1990s, under then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Supporters say the approach was a major factor in the drastic reduction of violent crime since then, though some analysts differ. Bratton said Tuesday the NYPD will stick by it, and was quoted in Capital New York as saying, “That’s a key part of what we’re doing.” He did say, however, that the department will thoroughly review how officers are trained to take people into custody, someQ thing he will examine firsthand.

Assemblymembers Michael Simanowitz (D-Flushing) and Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows), who was born in Israel. State Senate hopefuls John Liu and S.J. Jung were also in attendance, as was state Senate candidate and former Deputy Borough President Leroy Comrie. Next to the rally stood two middle-aged Palestinian supporters, who silently held signs claiming Hamas isn’t the only “enemy to peace” in the region. In Katz’ speech to the crowd, she asked supporters to put themselves in the shoes of Israeli parents with young children. “I have two little boys, a 3-year-old and a 6-year-old I drop off every day at school. I can’t imagine if every time I left them, I had to worry about their safety,” Katz said. “You deserve a right to defend your people. You deserve a right to have a normal life and we are here to support Israel’s right to do so.” Later Thu rsday, Israel lau nched a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip in order to halt Hamas rocket attacks and destroy underground tunnels allegedly being used by militants to illegally infiltrate Israeli territory. Over 500 Palestinians, 70 percent of whom the United Nations estimates were civilians, and 20 Israelis were killed in the first five days of the ground campaign. Q

No crime spike continued from page 20 “Our NCA public safety committee has heard of various incidents at the Pan Am Shelter over the last couple of days,” Valdes-Clausell said. “Reports of drug selling inside the hotel and possible use of the hotel by certain residents as a prostitution pimping hub are under investigation by our public safety committee.” Marty Wilson, the owner of the AAMCO franchise at 79-14 Queens Blvd., directly next to the Pan American building, said the hotel’s conversion into a homeless shelter originally worried him, but he hasn’t noticed any instances of suspicious activity since the shelter opened. “When I heard about it, I wasn’t happy,” Wilson, the owner of the franchise for over a decade, said. “It wasn’t what I thought it was going to be, a lot of loitering, hanging out, people looking undesirable. I’m not as negative on it as people would like me to be.” As COMET organized another protest outside the Pan American building on Tuesday, Wilson called on the community to just accept the people living in the shelter and move forward. “Homeless people need a place to go, so long as they respect the property, respect the area and it doesn’t turn into a slum,” he said. “So let’s move on Q with this.”

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Queens College gets a $2M grant Sen. Avella secures funding for improvements to science laboratory by Cristina Schreil Chronicle Contributor

At a press conference Thursday in Remsen Hall at Queens College’s Flushing campus, Interim President Evangelos Gizis announced that state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) secured a $2 million allocation for a much-needed renovation to a research laboratory on the hall’s ground floor. The facility was built in 1949 as a teaching lab for physical chemistry. There have been a few upgrades over the years such as metal cabinets and a new floor put in about four years ago, said Robert Engel, interim dean of Mathematics & Natural Sciences. But benches, tabletops and supply lines for gas, vacuum and water are original and not suited for research. “You can tell how old this is,” Avella said, motioning to the outdated equipment. He joked the benches should be in the Smithsonian Institute. Renovations are expected to begin sometime next year, school off icials indicated. The lab is used by electrochemistry Professor Michael Mirkin, who has a large group of researchers. They are making due with setups that aren’t designed for research, Engel said. The upgrade will not only modernize equipment, but also add more space. Future

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Elk calf born A Roosevelt elk calf born at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo has joined the rest of the herd in its woodland habitat. Born on June 10, the male calf brings the total number of elk in the herd to five. Roosevelt elk weigh approximately 25 pounds at birth. Adult bulls can weigh up to 1,100 pounds, while adult cows can reach 700 pounds. Roosevelt elk are the largest subspecies of elk in North America. They have distinct coats with a dark brown head and pale brown torso. They range from northern California to southern British Columbia.

Former Queens College grad student Dibyendu Dana, center, speaks about a $2 million grant for lab upgrades secured by state Sen. Tony Avella, left. With them is Interim President Evangelos Gizis. The funding will be used in Remsen Hall’s research facility next year. PHOTO BY CRISTINA SCHREIL

professors and researchers will be able to vary the configuration of equipment to better suit different projects down the road. Gizis estimated there have been 150,000 students who have received instruction in chemistry or biology since 1937.

“If we have more space, we can actually introduce a few more experiments. That way, the student gets better trained,” Dibyendu Dana, who recently received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry, said. “Sometimes we are squeezed within the space,

Petition to save feral cats goes international Activists demand NYPD take action by Tess McRae Associate Editor

As cats continue to disappear, people from around the world are demanding something be done. Astoria7 was founded by Mary Witty, an Astoria resident and cat caretaker after seven of the feral cats she had been feeding disappeared. Since then, dozens have joined her in informing the public and the group has repeatedly asked the NYPD to create a group exclusively dedicated to humane law enforcement. Witty and members of her group send tips and other information to the police regularly, but no arrests have been made. According to Astoria7, dozens of cats have gone missing in Queens alone. It is unclear whether the cats were killed or turned in to animal control, though Witty heard reports of possibly toxic cans of cat food left in the open to poison the animals. A petition was started and to date, more than 2,000 people from more than 70 countries signed on.

“Admittedly, these aren’t human victims, your usual subjects, but nonetheless this is most likely a crime and the NYPD should take action to enforce the law here as anywhere,” one petition-signer wrote. “At a slightly larger level ... feral cats are the clear responsibility of the human community they inhabit, the community that created them. Let’s make sure these little co-city dwellers don’t just disappear without us doing anything to find the perpetrators of the injustice.” Witty and the rest of Astoria7 have spoken before Community Board 1, who said they would look into the issue. The activists have also reached out to local precincts, the ASPCA, Public Advocate Letitia James and many other city agencies and representatives but say they have not heard anything since May 30. Originally, animal abuse was overseen by the ASPCA, but power was recently turned over to the Police Department and now cat caretakers worry the issue will be low on the priority list for law enforceQ ment.

but with this [upgrade], we would be really able to push the research and let the undergrads really learn the techniques.” Dana explained he’s seen undergraduates he’s instructed — many of whom are first-generation college students — end up in graduate programs at schools like SUNY Buffalo to get the complete training they need. “If we can lead them better with new amenities, we can expect a better result,” Dana said. Before the announcement, Engel led a tour of more modern labs to highlight the disparities in Remsen Hall. One teaching lab, built four years ago, was designed to allow an instructor to see what students are doing at all times. It has been used about twice a day almost every day for introductory chemistry, Engel said. It holds 24 students, with two stations for physically disabled students. Engel also led the group to a “reasonably new” 14-year-old laboratory set up as a suite of five smaller research rooms used by biochemistry professor Susan Rotenberg and her students. Rotenberg is in the second year of a three-year National Institute of Health grant for breast cancer studies. Gizis said he hopes the upgrades will give students what they need to become Q capable working scientists.

West Pond fix continued from page 14 proposal, but said the NPS would be seeking input from his group. The plans are still in the early stages. Taylor Houston of the Parsons Corp., the firm that has been contracted to conduct the environmental study on the fixes, said the public comments will be key to the impact study. “We will take these comments and study the environmental effect of these options, especially the favored ones,” he said. The NPS will release the environmental impact assessment early next year with another public comment period planned for next spring, before a remedy is decided next summer. Work may not begin until 2016 at the earliest, according to several sources. The public can comment on the plans online at parkplanning.nps.gov/gate by July 30. East Pond, a larger freshwater pond on the east side of Cross Bay Boulevard, was also breached in the storm. But that cut was refilled by the MTA so it could rebuild the subway tracks over the bay. Nevertheless, Riepe said restoring that pond back to freshwater is taking time. “They have the pipe hooked up that is pumping the water out, so hopefully soon it’ll start getting back to normal,” he said. Q

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space, there is a cost. The dozens of artists who left their tag on the building felt betrayed by Wolkoff and his father and business partner, Jerry, calling the whitewashing â&#x20AC;&#x153;art genocide.â&#x20AC;? But the Wolkoffs have said on a number of occasions that the painting over of the artwork was intended to be a sort of buffer: a way to dull the pain artists and art lovers would feel in watching their work crumble into a mountain of rubble. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see what they were saying with that,â&#x20AC;? John Greenburg, a Hunters Point resident, said of the whitewashing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It probably would have been much worse if the art went down with the building, but it did become somewhat of an eyesore. It looks awful right now. At least if the artwork was still there, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have something nice to look at until they bring it down.â&#x20AC;? Demolition was originally set for earlier this year but was stalled when city approval took longer than expected. Now that the developers have been given the go-ahead, Wolkoff said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moving forward at full steam. In addition, developers said they have no intention of completely removing art from the new space. They plan to honor the tradition by setting aside designated walls for street artists as well as indoor art space for more traditional artwork. Wolkoff said they have been in talks with several artists to curate both the street art and the indoor gallery space, but they have yet to fill the position as it is still early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moving forward, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in this community for 40 years and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking Q forward to 40-plus more.â&#x20AC;?

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Says SE Queens getting hundreds of millions for storm sewers, infrastructure by Michael Gannon Editor

Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) fought for years alongside others to get city officials to pay attention to flooding that has plagued some portions of Southeast Queens for decades. But in recent months, he has been fighting instead to convince flood-weary residents that action finally has begun to replace words. More than 150 residents attended a town hall meeting organized by Richards at the Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center in St. Albans on Monday night. But so too did Commissioner Emily Lloyd of the city Department of Environmental Protection, who discussed what residents can expect from the $526 million that now is dedicated to engineering and infrastructure in the region. R ich a r d s , i n h i s o p e n i ng remarks, anticipated later comments from residents who would say they have heard from DEP representatives before. “It’s true, we didn’t have confidence in previous administrations,” he said. “But now we have a voice in City Hall.” Lloyd spoke frankly about the two major causes of f looding in Southeast Queens — a lack of infrastructure and a high water table exacerbated by the shutdown of the old Jamaica Water Co. pumping stations in the 1990s. Lloyd displayed a color-coded map of Queens showing where storm sewer infrastructure is in place and where it is not. She said Southeast Queens, with an awful lot of green, indisputably lags behind. She also said installing storm sewers on individual streets and in individual neighborhoods had to

Commissioner Emily Lloyd, left, of the Department of Environmental Protection, said the city is done just talking about flooding in Southeast Queens at a town hall meeting on Tuesday night organized by Councilman Donovan Richards in St. Albans. Richards, right, is the new chairman of the Council’s Environmental Committee. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON

wait for years as trunk lines, or main collection lines, have been installed. “Now we’re building out the individual lines,” she said, with the city having added 84 miles in the city between 2002 and 2013. But she also said it could take 20 years for the entire region to have adequate service, and that the agency has tested shor t-ter m solutions. One, Lloyd said, is a change in the cleaning and maintenance schedules for storm drains. “Last time I was in office, we responded to complaints,” she said. “Now we clean drains every three years. That usually works.” Lloyd said three sites in Southeast Queens had experimental

reverse seepage basins installed in areas where the height of the water table allowed for drains that draw water down and divert it. “One has worked so well it has stopped collecting,” Lloyd said. She said a number of other sites are being considered for the basins in hopes of buying time while the permanent system is built out. As for the high water table, Lloyd said there should be some relief within the next few years as pumping from the old Jamaica wells is restarted when one of the tunnels from the city’s upstate reservoirs is closed for upgrades and maintenance. But she also said it is not known yet how long that will take place, and how much can be done.

She said there would have to be an environmental study, particularly given concer ns recently raised in Nassau County that pumping out the wells could affect the aquifer east of the city line. Jamaica resident Albert Walker said after the meeting that some of his neighbors are suffering from some of the same flooding problems he first witnessed growing up in the 1950s. But he said he was encouraged that change might be coming. Still others fell in line with Charlie Crawford. “I was at a town hall meeting three years ago,” Crawford said during the question-and-answer period. “This has been going on for 20 years.”

Assemblyman Bill Scarborough (D-Jamaica), also on the dais Monday, was sympathetic, having butted heads with more than one DEP com missioner about flooding. “We have a long way to go,” Scarborough said. “But as we have said — this is the beginning.” Richards, who became chairman of the Council’s Environmental Committee in January, said Mayor de Blasio, who appointed Lloyd, recognized flooding to be the region’s priority in a frank conversation they had at Gracie Mansion this past April. “This is the beginning of a new conversation between the DEP and Southeast Queens,” he said. He cited as just one example a project that broke ground only last w e e k i n t h e Tw i n P o n d s neighborhood. “That is a $30 million project,” he said. Councilman Daneek Miller (D-St. Albans), who co-hosted the meeting, said they would not have had the meeting or invited Lloyd without being conf ident in a change of direction for Southeast Queens. “We didn’t want to bring folks out here to this to hear what we’ve been told for 20 years — that something is coming,” Miller said. Lloyd said simple things people can do to help prevent f looding from clogged sewer pipes include not pouring grease down household drains, allowing it to accumulate and clog water and sewage flow. She also said simple tips for things homeowners can do on their buildings and properties are available online on the DEP’s website at nyc.gov/html/dep/html/stormQ water/flooding_guide.shtml.

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Commissioner Emily Lloyd of the city’s Department of Environmental Protection probably was anticipating the loud grumbling she elicited Monday night when she discussed water rate increases at a town hall meeting in St. Albans. “Rates have gone up 181 percent in 12 years,” Lloyd acknowledged before a crowd of more than 150 in the Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center. And she said the reason is that the agency is funded almost exclusively by

Costly infrastructure socked ratepayers the ratepayers, who have had to foot the bill for some expensive infrastructure over the last decade or so. Lloyd said a decree from the federal and state governments mandated the construction of the Newtown Creek Water Pollution Control Plant to the tune of $4 billion. A new water filtration plant cost $3 billion. Other major capital projects over that span added about $2 billion. “We had to bond to pay for those,” Lloyd said. “We had to raise rates to pay

off the debt.” And while this year’s increase of 3.35 percent still did not sit well with her audience, Lloyd said the hike should be far more palatable than those in recent years, which averaged 7 percent in the 12-year period in question and one year spiked at almost 15 percent. The ratepayers, she reiterated, must carry the cost of borrowing. “[The rate is] probably not going to be where we want it for a while,” the commissioner said.

Lloyd did say that while the DEP rents water infrastructure from the city, Mayor de Blasio has agreed to reduce the cost. Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows) has said the hike remains excessive, and that no increase would be necessary to adequately fund the Water Board if the city would only lower its rental fees to an appropriate rate, rather than try to use ratepayers to build the general fund. Commissioner Lloyd also said the money saved will go back into the water and sewer budgets rather than the city’s Q general fund.

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The city has established a new interagency panel to coordinate its assistance to the young illegal immigrants brought here by the federal government since the recent surge at the country’s southern border began. Approximately 3,300 undocumented children have been placed in the city, most because they have family here, Immigration Affairs Commissioner Nisha Agarwal told Brian Lehrer of WNYC radio Tuesday. Some are being held in shelters on their way to relatives elsewhere. Another 7,000 are expected to arrive. The task force, which includes officials from the Department of Education, the Administration for Children’s Services and other agencies, is working to coordinate services the city already provides, Agarwal said. Among those are physical and mental health screenings, legal assistance and placement in city schools. Most of the children in the surge of 57,000 known to have crossed illegally since last fall reportedly are from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Asked about the trauma of their journey from Central America, Agarwal said: “These children are fleeing quite harrowing situations and then make a long journey from their home countries to ultimately land in New York City and in our school system, and I think we have a responsibility to ensure that their mental health needs are addressed as well.” She also said “access to justice for immigrants is a major goal of ours” and that the city hopes to help those seeking asylum or special visas for child migrants get legal assistance. Q

Addabbo bill to hinder fire in attached homes A proposal by state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) that would give tax incentives to homeowners who eliminate cocklofts — the space between the ceiling and roof of older attached homes — will be reintroduced when the state Legislature returns to session. The measure is designed to reduce the

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Koz to prez: Cut off aid to Palestinian Authority City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) wrote President Obama earlier this month urging him to stop all financial assistance the United States gives to the Palestinian Authority, about $500 million a year. Koslowitz made her plea in response to the recent formation of a unity government between the PA, based in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip and is designated a terrorist group by the United States. Hamas and Israel are at war. “The outrage I feel over the Palestinian Authority’s recent embracing of Hamas is only exceeded by my exasperation over the United States’ policy of economic aid for this government,” Koslowitz wrote. “There is no justification for the continuance of taxpayer support for this regime.” A bill to halt the aid, the Stand with Israel Act, has been introduced by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) but has not made it to the Senate Q floor and lacks a companion in the House.

Queens real estate rising Home sales and prices in Queens both rose in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period last year, according to a recent report by the Real Estate Board of New York. The number of homes sold rose 8 percent, from 2,992 to 3,232 in the quarter, while the average price rose 3.4 percent, from $417,000 to $431,000. Sales of one- to three-family homes were especially strong in Central Queens and Flushing, while those of condominiums in Long Island City fell. The report can be found at rebny.com under “research.” Q — compiled by Peter C. Mastrosimone

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Up to 200 u nits of mixed-income, affordable housing could be in the offing for Municipal Parking Lot 3 in Downtown Flushing. Last week, the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development announced a request for proposals for the project located on 41st Avenue, between Main Street and College Point Boulevard. The 43,200-square-foot site abuts the Long Island Rail Road station and has 156 parking spaces. HPD documents indicate that the developer should include replacing the parking. Would-be developers must include retail or community facility space “and provide much-needed affordable housing that is transit-oriented,” according to HPD. The project will include low-, moderate- and middle-income apartments. The city agency wants to rezone the area R7X, which allows for greater height and bulk, usually in a nine- to 13-story building. It is now zoned C4-2, which is used in dense commercial centers. The rezoning will require the developer to go through the Unifor m Land Use Review Procedure, and, along with HPD approvals, is expected to take a year. The proposals are due Oct. 10. As a major incentive, the city is offering the property for $1 to the winning developer. “We expect the development community to bring us proposals that are carefully and creatively crafted to enhance the existing neighborhood, which is one of the most diverse and vibrant in the city,” said

HPD Commissioner Vicki Been. “In addition to creating new affordable housing for households across a range of incomes, we are seeking a mix of innovative design with community and retail uses that will make the most of this exciting development opportunity,” Been added. In 2010, for mer Borough President Claire Shulman announced planning for the project as head of the Flushing, Willets Point, Corona Local Development Corp. It is a Transportation Opportunity Development project to make the LIRR more accessible to affordable housing. The LIRR will add elevators and modernize the station next year. “It’s long overdue,” Shulman said by phone on Monday. “The three f lights of stairs are just awful.” She called the nearby No. 7 subway “grossly overused” and the hope is the revitalized LIRR station will make it more popular with the public to use in the future. Shulman does not believe the housing str ucture will be too tall due to FAA height restrictions over locations near LaGuardia Airport. “I’m excited about this project moving forward,” she added. Last December, the city held a community visioning meeting to see what the public wanted for the site. Affordable housi ng, especially for sen iors, was favored along with a primary care clinic and a school. The RFP developer selection is expected to be announced by the winter. After approvals are granted, the city estimates, the actual building process could take Q between 18 and 24 months.

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Looking to donate used clothing but don’t trust that those street-corner bins actually help the needy? There are alternatives and you don’t even have to leave your home. Last week, Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced he wanted to enact legislation in Albany banning for-profit bins that would also allow the city to remove them immediately. Braunstein said they are an eyesore, attract vagrants and prey on people, who think they are donating to a worthy cause. The alternative is just a phone call away. One provider is the United War Veterans Council, which has a recycling program that collected a monthly average of 90 tons of clothing and household goods in the city last year. UWVC offers “white glove concierge pickup ser vice,” whereby residents or building managers can log onto uwvcpickup.org or call (888) 821-8982 to arrange a clothing pickup. “We believe that these numbers only scratch the surface of what UWVC recycling can do for our city and for what the public can do to support our veterans,” said UWVC President Vince McGowan in a prepared statement. Proceeds from the sale of the clothing are invested in programs that provide a wide r a nge of ser v ices t o a rea vet er a n s, McGowan added. “With over 40,000 new veterans projected to arrive in New York City over the next decade, UWVC Recycling will play an important role in ensuring that these men and women receive the care and assistance they deserve,” he said. And don’t be swayed by f liers left at homes from groups in Brooklyn that pick up clothing. They are not all nonprofits.

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continued from page 20 criticism at DHS and not the families residing in the shelter. “Let us be absolutely clear and be very careful not to direct our misguided anger towards the homeless. They are the most vulnerable among us,” Jung said. “No one can deny we need more homeless shelters in the city. We must direct our outrage towards such a flawed process.” According to Masi, the shuttling of children to the movies was just an attempt to whitewash its flaws. “This is clearly a public relations stunt

This Bayside clothing bin is illegal because it’s on city property. It’s also not a charity. FILE PHOTO Some legitimate Queens-based charities that also pick up clothing include: • Salvation Army Thrift Store in Long Island City. Call (212) 757-2311. • African Center for Community Empowerment in St. Albans. It is not picking up this month, but will be in the future. Call (718) 264-9638. • Corona Self Help Center. Call (718) 458-0108. If you want to donate directly to thrift shops, there are several in Queens including the Martin Luther School Thrift Shop in Maspeth, Goodwill Thrift Shop in Astoria, Dress for Success in Jamaica and Free Synagogue of Flushing Thrift Store. For a complete list, go to the city’s webQ site at nyc.gov/stuffexchange. to make it appear that DHS has compassion. Sorry, not buying,” she said on Facebook. “Shame on DHS for this blatant display. Again, using the homeless to gather support for their agenda.” Many of the protesters held signs calling for fairness when it comes to where DHS places shelters, a common theme among the other two rallies as well. However, only nine percent of the city’s shelters, a total of 21 homeless residences, are in Queens, the second lowest total in the five boroughs, according to a Daily News report. Only Staten Island has fewer shelters, just two, while the Bronx has 73, about 30 Q percent of the city’s total.

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Goldfeder again eyes Tunnel of no love limits on advertising from the city’s DOT Offended by swastika over the beach by Peter C. Mastrosimone Editor-in-Chief

State Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) is urging the city Department of Consumer Affairs to more closely “monitor” advertisements that could be offensive to families and young children. The ad that raised Goldfeder’s ire is one that recently was flown over the beach in Rockaway and featured two swastikas. It was not an advertisement related to Nazism, however, but one from the International Raelian Movement, a group that believes the human race was started on Earth by aliens from outer space. The sect also contends that the swastika, a simple design that was used by ethnic groups from Asia to the Americas before the Nazis adopted it, should be reclaimed from latter-day admirers of Adolph Hitler. The ad that beachgoers saw was a banner flown by a plane, which showed the Raelian symbol, a swastika inside a Star of David, along with a regular swastika, a peace symbol and a heart. The message it sought to convey is that the swastika and

the peace symbol together equal love. Goldfeder isn’t buying that. “I have two young children at home and I do everything I can to protect them from vulgar and inappropriate material,” the assemblyman, who is an observant Jew, said in a prepared statement. “I strongly urge the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs to make every effort to monitor the content of advertisements and ensure companies and organizations do not choose a location in our neighborhoods that is inappropriate for their products and message.” While he did not go further than to say the city should “monitor” potentially offensive ads, he did say he is “exploring” state legislation to regulate them. He said that while the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech is fundamental, it is not without limits, such as those on “obscenity, defamation and fighting words.” Goldfeder previously had pressed the city to tighten regulations on airborne ads Q featuring scantily clad women.

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A pedestrian tunnel that connects both sides of Bellerose beneath the Cross Island Parkway at 88th Road has fallen into disrepair, and community leaders were out in force on July 17 to get the city to do something about it. “It is clear that this tunnel is not being maintained,” said state Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside), who led a group of more than 30 residents and civic leaders at a rally by the tunnel’s eastern end. Students, churchgoers, cyclists and commuters alike use “Yet this tunnel is used every the Cross Island Parkway pedestrian tunnel near 88th day by residents of the nearby Road. And civic leaders say the city has been neglecting community who are unable to the structure’s appearance, maintenance and safety for PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON walk a great distance to get to the too long. other side of Bellerose,” he added. A walk through the narrow tunnel con- red brick walls at both entrances. “Patchwork isn’t enough,” Avella said. firms the problems of which every resident And the crews either missed some things spoke: paint that is badly chipped, flaking or peeling off in sheets; graffiti prominent- or left before new visitors arrived that ly displayed end to end; and one of the few night. “Have you seen what’s on the wall at the working light fixtures hanging from the other end?” asked a woman in the group, ceiling by a few wires. Avella said upon calling the cit y’s “It’s disgusting.” The lighting, all said, is a matter of safety Department of Transportation, he was told there is only one small crew that handles within the long, confined space. Jerry Wind, president of the Bellerose Hillside Civic such matters for the entire city. “Which means this is not going to be a Association, said that a police officer was priority for them, unless we make it one,” assaulted in the tunnel within the last few he said. “These residents are entitled to the years. Angela Augugliaro, president of the same resources as the ones given any other Queens Colony Civic Association and, like bridge or tunnel.” Michael O’Keeffe, president of the Creed- Wind, a member of Community Board 13, moor Civic Association, and the Rev. Wil- pointed out that the officer was attacked liam Dulaney of nearby St. Gregory’s Church while confronting graffiti vandals. Augugliaro said that in past years, civic said the parish, which predates the highway, is divided with the school on the eastern side groups would be able to acquire paint through the Borough President’s Office and the church located to the west. O’Keeffe also said that the tunnel is and do a touch-up job when needed. But she and Avella both said the condiused by those heading to and from the tion of the existing paint job has so deterioLong Island Rail Road. By some wacky coincidence, the DOT rated to the point where a professional crew just happened to have a crew out at the tun- would be required to come in and address it. Only then, Avella said, would volunteers nel the day before his press conference — “after word got out,” Avella noted — to be able to stay ahead of the vandals and the Q paint over some of the worse graffiti on the weather.

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Animation legend Chuck Jones honored by MoMI

The creative inspiration behind Bugs Bunny and other iconic cartoon characters is being honored in Queens as the Museum of the Moving Image hosts “What’s up, Doc? The Animation of Chuck Jones” through Jan. 19.

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by Michael Gannon Chuck Jones wasn’t the only person to draw “He said any worthwhile endeavor and direct cartoons with Bugs Bunny, Daffy should be 90 percent work and 10 Duck and Wile E. Coyote. percent love. And only the love should But he and the characters went on to be- show.” come legends together, and through Jan. 19, Carl Goodman, executive director of the Museum of the Moving Image will host MoMI, said the exhibit is a collaboration an exhibition of Jones’ works, original rough among the museum, the Smithsonian sketches and thoughts on animation and the Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, creative process. the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts Linda Jones Clough, his daughter and even- and Sciences, and the Chuck Jones Centual business partner, is not surprised that her ter for Creativity. father’s work still is popular today, and that Jones was nominated for eight Academy movies, comics and TV shows can still get a Awards and won three. He also received laugh by dropping a famous tag line from one the Lifetime Achievement Oscar in 1996. of his characters. Three of his cartoons, “Duck Amuck,” “When you’re familiar with something, “One Froggy Evening” and “What’s Opwhen it becomes something you love, you era, Doc?” are in the National Film Registry. know those references,” she said. He also directed the classic Dr. Seuss carShe said Jones sought to inspire people’s toons “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” creativity not just among animators, but in and “Horton Hears a Who!” Continuedonon page whatever form they expressed themselves. continued page 44

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MUSIC “Music in the Garden,” concert series at the Queens Botanical Garden to feature violinist Alicia Svigals, Sun., July 27, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., free. Bring a blanket and pack a picnic to enjoy on the Oak Allee, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Info: (718) 8863800 ext. 330.

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Live at the Gantries Concert Series, Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-09 47 Road, Long Island City, every Tue., 7 p.m. July 29: Kevin Batchelor’s Grand Concourse, reggae/ska music; Aug. 5: And You and I, progressive rock music; Aug. 12: Zikrayat, Arabic music & dance. Info: (718) 786-6385. St. John’s University 16th Annual Great Lawn Summer Concert, featuring Willie Martinez, La Familia Sextet and members of Queens Symphony Orchestra. Wed., July 30, 7 p.m., free. University Great Lawn, 8000 Utopia Pkwy., Jamaica. The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s 2014 Waterfront Concert Series, every Thurs., 7:30 p.m., free. July 31: Motor City Revue; Aug. 7: Michael Patrick’s Ring of Fire Band; Aug. 14: The Regulars. Great Lawn in Astoria Park, Shore Boulevard between Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria pool. Info: centralastoria.org. 14th annual Bix Beiderbecke Sunnyside Memorial Concert, Bix Beiderbecke Sunnyside Memorial Committee & Sunnyside Shines BID, Queens Blvd. & 46th St., under the Sunnyside Arch, Sat., Aug. 2, 2-7 p.m. 1920s costume contest. Free.

Men and women come to grips on August 9 for the title of 37th Annual Queens Strongest Arm at Cheap Shots Sports Bar in Kew Gardens Hills. “Decades of Dance” featuring Havana Brown, Kat DeLuna and more, Sat., Aug. 9, and “Legends of Ol’ Skool Concert II,” featuring Christopher Williams, Horace Brown and more, Sat., Aug. 23, 9 p.m., Resorts World Casino, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica. Tickets start at $25. Brian Clayton and the Green River Band live performance, Sun., Aug. 10, 2 p.m., free. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd.

DANCE Young Dancemakers Company, 17 teens from NYC public high schools choreograph and dance to their own works, Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Sun., July 27, at 1 p.m. Free, reservations recommended. Contact: (718) 329.7300, ext. 3358, aliceteirstein@gmail.com.

FILM Classic Monster Film Fridays, Rufus King Park, Jamaica Ave. at 153 St., Jamaica. “Godzilla” (1954): 8:19 p.m. July 25; “Alien”: 8:04 p.m. Aug. 8; “The Thing” (1982): 7:55 p.m. Aug. 15. Free. Info: greg. mays@abetterjamaica.org, (718) 657-2605.

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CLASSES Free English classes for Spanish speakers every Saturday, beginning July 26 at the South Asian Center, 72-26 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights. All levels available, must call (646) 727-7821 to register. Neighborhood Cats: Trap-Neuter-Return, certification workshop on catching street cats, preventing pregnancy and releasing them. Sat., July 26, 11 a.m., Queens Library at Ridgewood, 20-12 Madison St. Suggested donation: $15. Info/required preregistration: neighborhoodcats.org, (212) 662-5761. New York State Safe Boating Class, qualified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors, Flotilla 12-01, Fort Totten, Bayside, Sun., July 27, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 8-hour course, $65 pp. Registration required for entry & parking at Fort Totten. Info: Ralph Traub (347) 336-5866, Flotilla (347) 669-4460, uscgaux1201.org/unit_classes.html. Spanish for beginners and face & hand reading according to Zohar, Bayside Jewish Center, 203-05 32 Ave., Free. Info: (347) 771-9132.

Family Movie Thursdays, St. Albans Park, Merrick Blvd. at Sayres Ave., beginning at dusk. “Cool Runnings”: July 24; “Back to the Future”: July 31; “Star Trek”: Aug. 7. Free. Info: greg.mays@abetterjamaica.org, (718) 657-2605.

Italian for Beginners, every Tues., 7-9 p.m., 10-week course. $60 pp. Dance with Instruction, every Mon. and Fri., 7:15-8:15 p.m. $10. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, Contact: (718) 478-3100.

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Co-ed mixed level line dance for adults, open to all levels, Cambria Heights Community Church, 11602 220 St., Aug. 2, 16, Sept., 6, 20, 9:30-10:55 a.m. $10 per session. Bring water & towel. Info: (646) 229-0242, bof115@yahoo.com.

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Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash! Join Department of Environmental Conservation in celebrating Smokey’s 70th birthday at Alley Pond Park, 76 Avenue entrance between Springfield Blvd. & 226th St., Sat., Aug. 9, 12-3 p.m. Free. Tumbling with Autism Program, Team Up with Play4Autism at Triumph Gymnastics Center, 79-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale, Sun., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Child’s first Sunday free; after: $20 for 1 hour, $30 for 2 hours per child, $40 for 2 hours/2 children. Child must be a registered member of Play4Autism (play4autism.org). Info: Greg Vasicek, Play4Autism, (646) 836-4535. LP FAM’s youth basketball program, Queens Transition Center, 142-10 Linden Blvd., South Ozone Park, every Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Boys/girls, ages 8-16. Contact: Mike Glasgow (917) 442-0479. Hands-on-History: Play Time! , King Manor Museum, 150-30 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, Sat., Aug. 9, 12-3 p.m. Free. Learn games kids played in the 19th century! Get some exercise & cool off with quiet indoor games. Contact: (718) 206-0545, kingmanor.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS 36th annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow-Wow, Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park, Fri.-Sun., July 25-27. Fri.- gates open 6 p.m.; performance 7-10 p.m. Sat.- gates open 10 a.m.; performances: 12-5 & 7-10 p.m. Sun.- gates open 10 a.m.; performance 12-5 p.m. $10 adults, $5 children; $15 adults all-weekend pass, $7 children. Free parking. Contact: (718) 347-3276, queensfarm.org. “An Evening of Poetry, Drumming and Jamaican Folk Music,” Thurs., Aug. 7, 6 p.m. Audience gets to participate in folk songs and percussion techniques; participants should bring drums or percussion instruments. Free. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica. 37th Annual Queensboro Arm Wrestling Championships sponsored by the New York Arm Wrestling Association, Sat., Aug. 9, 1 p.m., Cheap Shots Sports Bar, 149-05 Union Turnpike, Kew Gardens Hills, $5. Entrance fee: $25 for amateur males, $30 for pros and $10 for women. Info: nycarms.com.

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Calligraphy brings medieval Japanese tales to life by Hedya Chibane

The exhibit aims to tell the tales known as Otogizoshi — stories This past Friday, Japanese callig- passed down verbally from the raphy artist Shoko Kazama made Muromachi era, 1392 through her New York debut at Resobox, a 1573 — and bring awareness of simple yet elegant art gallery dedi- both the well-known Japanese cated to the promotion of Japanese tales and the art of calligraphy to culture. Nestled in the heart of New Yorkers. Long Island City amidst tall, new But Kazama, whose works were condominiums and the hustle and previously shown in California, did bustle of trains and traffic, the gal- not explicitly explain what her art lery brings a taste of Japan to the was representing at first. Big Apple. “I didn’t want to talk about the And with her exhibition, “Boku- work with the guests,” she said sai,” Kazama brings to Queens a during Friday’s artist’s reception, bit of medieval Japan in particular. speaking via a translator, Resobox President a nd founder Takashi Ikezawa. “I want them to interpret it for themselves.” When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, Gues t s ming le d a nd 12-5 p.m. Saturdays, roamed freely while jazz through Aug. 7. played in the background Where: Resobox, 41-26 27 St., and a young woman Long Island City poured complement ar y glasses of wine at the bar. Tickets: Free. (718) 784-3680 Paintings representing Japaresobox.com nese characters such as qboro contributor

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The works of Shoko Kazama, on display at Resobox, relate mythical stories from Japan. During a reception, PHOTOS BY HEDYA CHIBANE left, Kazama speaks with attendee Akihiko Oishi as Ayumi Haremaki looks on. “wisdom” lined the white and black walls of the gallery. Some of the paintings, including “The Cosmos Tree,” looked very much like their titles. “She’s playing with the written word,” said folklorist and cultural scholar Charles Dunbar. “Not a lot

of artists can really do that.” Dunbar, who has lectured at anime and comic book conventions and some universities, was curious to see how she would interpret the story of Issun-boshi, or “One-Inch Boy,” through her calligraphy. The tale is of a 1-inch-tall boy

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Few musicals have had the universal appeal and undiminished popularity of “Fiddler on the Roof,” based on stories written by famed Yiddish author Sholem Aleichem. And this summer, it is being given a full-voiced and deeply affecting rendition at the Theater at the Immaculate Concept ion Center in Douglaston. The show’s central character, a hard-working Jewish dairyman named Tevye, finds himself at several crossroads, at times having to choose Andrew Joseph Kolosky as Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof.” between love for his family PHOTO BY MARK LORD and devotion to his faith. Community theater veteran Monica BarcThroughout, Tevye often speaks directly to God — one-way conversations that pro- zak might not be the first name to come to vide several of the show’s dramatic and mind for the role of Tevye’s long-suffering comic highlights. It is in these moments that wife, Golde, but her skills as actress and Andrew Joseph Koslosky, in the leading role, singer are in evidence once again, lending an unusual lilt to such classic songs as “Sunshines most brightly. And while “Fiddler” offers a Jewish look rise, Sunset” and “Sabbath Prayer.” In an even more unusual casting turn, at the ways of the world, much of its appeal rests in the way it touches upon many of the three real-life sisters play the three eldest of tribulations of life that face all of us, regard- Tevye’s five daughters. Rachael Connolly is Tzeitel, Joanna Connolly is Hodel, and Shanless of our backgrounds. The ICC production throws typecasting non Connolly is Chava. All three are in fine to the wind and while the multiethnic, voice, with Hodel’s heart-wrenching “Far from the Home I m u l t ig e n e r a t i o n a l Love” proving a real cast are a talented tear-jerker. lot, they do not easiDespite penciled-in ly call to mind the When: July 24-26, 8 p.m. wrinkles and a Broadway and film Where: Immaculate Conception Center, stooped posture, performers who pre7200 Douglaston Parkway, Kiera Liantonio is simceded them in their Douglaston ply too young for the respective roles. Tickets: $25; $40 VIP role of the town’s Purists might try (516) 205-8169 matchmaker, Yente. to resist, but even Daniel Segredo they are likely to makes for an introfind themselves falling for the charms of nearly everyone on spective Perchik, the young radical who stage. And, at several touching moments woos Hodel. Wallace, who also served as choreograin the proceedings, more than a single sniffle could be heard emanating from the pher, has staged the musical numbers splendidly. Particularly memorable are the openaudience. This is a story with the power to touch ing, the show’s famed Bottle Dance, “To everyone and it’s unlikely anyone will be dis- Life,” and Tevye’s dream sequence, which is marred only by touches of unwarranted appointed by the current rendering. Koslosky, who also co-directed the pro- slapstick. The orchestra, under musical director Patduction with Kevin Wallace, is best-known for his beautiful tenor voice. Here he suc- rick White, is exemplary. The sets designed cessfully adapts it to fit his character’s needs. by Matthew Leabo are appropriate and the He makes one of the show’s best-known smooth transitions between scenes keep the action moving with hardly an interruption. Q songs, “If I Were a Rich Man,” his own.

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More than 100 of those are on display. He died in 2002 at age 89. She also said Jones, working in a medium with 24 The exhibit features working sketches, storyboards, frames of film per second, learned to “respect each pictures and animation cels of some of Jones’ classic frame.” characters from the family archives, including Bugs, “He said one or two frames” — 1/24th to 1/12th of Elmer Fudd, Wile E. and others. a second — “could be the difference between a laugh A selection of his cartoons and no laugh.” will run in the museum’s theShe said Steven Spielberg ater, as they were intended to and John Lasseter are among be seen originally. those who credit Jones with O n S a t u r d ay s b e t we e n teaching them that lesson. noon and 5 p.m. there will be He knew and could read hands-on animation lessons music well enough to have a for children. close working relationship Jones Clough said Chuck — with Warner Brothers comWhen: Through Jan. 19 “I began calling him ‘Chuck’ posers Carl Stalling and Milt Where: Museum of the Moving Image, because it got awkward being Franklyn to make sure the 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria at high level meetings at Warmusic lent just the right mood. Tickets: Adults $12; seniors and students ner Brother s and saying “He loved music,” Jones with ID $9; children 3-12 $6, ‘Daddy’” — had an eye for Clough said. “He loved opera. Website movingimage.us detail in each a spec t of a Sometimes, when he would cartoon. go to t he opera wit h my A single word or inflection mother or his second wife, did not escape his attention. they would play something “The dialogue would come from the storyboards,” that he used in ‘What’s Opera, Doc? ’ and they she said. “He would make 200 or 300 drawings, give couldn’t help laughing. Sometimes he’d look around Draw the Wabbit! Chuck Jones’ eye for exacting detail as evidenced them to the animators and work closely with them. and other people were laughing too. in his blueprint for drawing Bugs Bunny, the protagonist in many Q They were the actors he was directing.” “They got the reference.” of his more than 300 animated cartoons. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON

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a station in the middle of the gallery where guests could mix up the boku (ink) and charcoal and experiment with different brushes to create their own work. Kazama held up the authentic brushes she uses, made from lamb’s wool, bamboo, bird feathers and even rabbit whiskers, and demonstrated how each one can completely alter a given painting. Testing each brush on several different papers, of varying thickness, she explained that these variables allow her to manipulate every angle and shape. Then, she let guests try everything out on their own, encouraging them to freely write or draw whatever they desired. Kazama, who now teaches calligraphy to Zen priests, says it is rewarding to teach and observe her students’ calligraphy. “One of the interesting things about calligraphy is I can now feel how people feel, physically and mentally, from the characters or works that they wrote,” she said. About 100 people attended the event, a turnout that pleased both Kazama and Ikezawa. “I was very nervous to show my work in New York,” she said. “But now after seeing all these people, I am very, very happy.” Kazama and Ikezawa chose to begin the

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352 E. 134TH STREET PARTNERS, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/27/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 7416A Grand Ave., Elmhurst, NY 11373. General Purpose.

971 CRESCENT OWNERS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/5/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 149-50 114th Pl., S. Ozone Park, NY 11420. General Purposes.

Big Apple Property Management, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/11/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Eugenia Lubinitsky, 31-21 31 St, Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: General.

E&R BROKERAGE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/30/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 69-20 48th Ave., Woodside, NY 11377. General Purposes.

Les Bisous De La Nuit LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/28/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to c/o Deven Savitri Lall, 115-56 122nd St, S Ozone Pk, NY 11420. Purpose: General.

37-31 Realty, LLC Arts of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 05/20/2014. Office in Queens County. SSNY has been designated service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 37-31 Realty, LLC, 37-05 74th Street, 3rd Fl., Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: AGAVI JUICE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/26/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Andy Ngucaj, 75-24 197th Street, 1st floor, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BLACK KNIGHT MANAGEMENT, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/16/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Warren Molino, 61-31 170th Street, Flushing, New York 11365. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

GOTHAM BEDROCK I LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/29/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 93-16 71st Dr., Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purpose.

LIANG MANAGEMENT LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/05/2014. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136-17 41st Ave., 1st Fl, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of 40-26 JACKSON LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/12/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 20281 East County Club Drive, Apt. 1912, Aventura, FL 33180. Term: until 12/31/2113. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice is hereby given a license, number (PENDING) for on-premises Catering Liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at New York City Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY 11368 for on-premises consumption. Amerivents Catering, LLC.

Notice of Formation of CSK Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/04/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1190 Sixth Ave., 4th fl., NY, NY 10036. Purpose: any lawful activities.

JMM GROUP OF NEW YORK, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/4/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Michael Esposito, 34-48 31st St., Long Island City, NY 11106. General Purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MB STORE 3 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/08/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: the LLC, 40-22 Main Street, Rear Space, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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ADOPTION NOTICE To any parent or biological father of Ron-Nesiha Nicole Gatling Abbey, Monique Cassandra Alexander and Hugh G. Williams: a Petition for Adoption of this male child born to Monique Cassandra Alexander on June 5, 2007, was filed in the Cobb County Superior Court, Georgia, Civil Action FIle #12A007-42. If you are a parent, all parental rights you may have with respect to the child will be lost and you will neither receive notice nor be entitled to object to the adoption of the child unless you act as required by Georgia law which may include the need to, within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, file an answer and serve that answer upon opposing counsel, Jeffrey D. Bunch, 142 South Park Square, Marietta, Georgia 30060. If you are a biological father, you will lose all parental and putative rights and will neither receive notice nor be entitled to object to the adoption of the child unless, within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, you file: (1) a petition to legitimate the child pursuant to the Office Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) section 19-7-22 or an acknowledgement of legitimation pursuant to O.C.G.A. section 19-7-21.1; and (2) notice of the filing with the clerk of Cobb County Superior Court, 70 Haynes St., Marietta, GA 30090, and make known such other objections in writing as you may have; and (3) serve a copy on Attorney Jeffrey D. Bunch, 142 South Park Square, Marietta, Georgia 30060.

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/27/14, bearing Index Number NC-000510-14/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) JASMIN (Last) LEE. My present name is (First) SANDRA (Middle) FONG (Last) LEE AKA JASMIN LEE. My present address is 138-35 Elder Ave., Apt. 16G, Flushing, NY 11355. My place of birth is Manhattan, NY. My date of birth is October 12, 1995.

NESCO, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/9/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 162-45 Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach, NY 11414. General Purpose.

Notice of formation of QUEEN AVA REALTY LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/10/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 61 7th Ave. S.,NY, NY 10014. Purpose: any lawful act.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SL HANDLING GSE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/04/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

New Radiance LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/22/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to c/o Elana Behar, 76-15 35th Ave Apt 2F, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: General.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: RCA MARA HOME LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/07/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Ruben Caballero, 108-20 49th Avenue, Corona, NY 11368. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of W & R GROUP LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/21/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 35-60 161st St., Flushing, NY 11358. General Purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: NOP DEVELOPMENTS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/23/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: REALITY PAINTERS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/20/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 116-23 198 Street, St. Albans, NY 11412. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ROY L SECURITY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/22/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 31-07 ASTORIA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/20/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 56-25 215 Street, Bayside, NY 11364. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT, COUNTY OF QUEENS. SUMMONS Index No. 701103/2014. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff vs. ELENA KESSISSOGLOU, NATIONAL CITY BANK, THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE BAYBRIDGE AT BAYSIDE CONDOMINIUM III, And JOHN DOE, Defendants. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. To the above named Defendants: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff’s attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: June 30, 2014. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Hon. J. Sidney F. Strauss, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 13th day of June, 2014 at Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: BLOCK 5843 LOT 1508. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the improvements thereon erected, situate and being a part of a condominium in the City of New York, County of Queens, State of New York, known and described as “Home” No. 130-2 together with a .33783784% undivided interest in the common elements of the condominium hereinafter described as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium (“Declaration”) hereinafter referred to. The real property above described is a Home shown on the plans of a condominium prepared and certified by Liebman Associates, P.C. and filed in the Office of the Register of the City of New York, Queens County on the 5th day of November, 1984 as Map No. 78 defined in the Declaration of Condominium entitled Baybridge at Bayside Condominium III (“Condominium III”) made by Glick Developers of Bayside, Inc. under Article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law dated August 31, 1984, and recorded on the 2nd day of November, 1984 in Reel 1765 at Page 605 covering the property therein described. The land area of the property (“Property”) is described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of 208th Place as laid out on the Final Maps of the City of New York, 183.20 feet South of the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Cross Island Parkway, formerly Willets Point Boulevard, as laid out on the Final Maps of the City of New York, with the said Westerly side of 208th Place; RUNNING THENCE South 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East along said Westerly side of 208th Place a distance of 628.30 feet to the Southeasterly corner of parcel herein described; THENCE South 61 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West along said Southerly line of parcel herein described a distance of 558.51 feet to the P.C. of a curve; THENCE Westerly along a curve to the right having a radius of 28.00 feet and a central angle of 50 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds an arc distance of 24.43 feet to the P.T. of said curve; THENCE North 68 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds West along the Southwesterly corner of parcel herein described a distance of 80.24 feet to the P.C. of a curve; THENCE Northwesterly along a curve to the right having a radius of 158.00 feet and a central angle of 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds an arc distance of 110.30 feet to the P.T. of said curve; THENCE North 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds West along the Westerly side of parcel herein described a distance of 564.96 feet; THENCE North 26 degrees 18 minutes 08 seconds West along said Westerly side of parcel herein described a distance of 118.91 feet to a point on a curve being the Southerly side of Cross Island Parkway, formerly Willets Point Boulevard; THENCE Northeasterly along said Southerly side of Cross Island Parkway on a curve to the right having a radius of 2400.00 feet and a central angle of 4 degrees 14 minutes 29 seconds a distance of 177.66 feet to the Northwesterly corner of a Commercial Area; THENCE South 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East along said Commercial Area a distance of 102.72 feet; THENCE North 61 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East along said Commercial Area a distance of 146.00 feet; THENCE South 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East along said Commercial Area a distance of 98.83 feet; THENCE North 61 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East along said Commercial Area a distance of 219.84 feet; THENCE South 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East along said Commercial Area a distance of 27.37 feet; THENCE North 61 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East along said Commercial Area a distance of 119.50 feet to the Westerly side of 208th Place and being the point of BEGINNING. Expecting therefrom the following described parcel: BEGINNING at a point the following six courses and distances from the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Cross Island Parkway, formerly Willets Point Boulevard, and the Westerly side of 208th Place as laid out on the Final Maps of the City of New York: 1. Southwesterly along a curve to the right, being the Southerly side of Cross Island Parkway, having a radius of 707.867 feet and a central angle of 10 degrees 35 minutes 42.8 seconds an arc distance of 130.90 feet to the P.T. of said curve; 2. THENCE South 69 degrees 50 minutes 38.6 seconds West along said Cross Island Parkway, a distance of 70.83 feet to the P.C. of a curve; 3. THENCE Southwesterly along a curve to the left, being the Southerly side of Cross Island Parkway, having a radius of 2400.00 feet and a central angle of 11 degrees 04 minutes 35.3 seconds an arc distance of 463.97 feet to the Northwesterly corner of Baybridge at Bayside Condominium I Parcel; 4. THENCE South 26 degrees 18 minutes 08 seconds East along the Easterly side of Condominium I Parcel a distance of 118.91 feet; 5. THENCE South 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East along said Easterly side of Condominium I Parcel a distance of 564.96 feet to the P.C. of a curve; 6. THENCE Southeasterly along a curve to the left being the Easterly side of Condominium I Parcel having a radius of 158.00 feet and a central angle of 30 degrees 13 minutes 20 seconds an arc distance of 83.34 feet to the point of BEGINNING. RUNNING THENCE North 61 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 37.77 feet; THENCE North 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds West a distance of 15.00 feet; THENCE North 61 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 44.34 feet; THENCE South 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East a distance of 107.76 feet to a point on a curve to the right; THENCE Northwesterly along a curve to the right having a radius of 28.00 feet and a central angle of 36 degrees 46 minutes 49 seconds an arc distance of 17.97 feet to the P.T. of said curve; THENCE North 68 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds West a distance of 80.24 feet to the P.T. of a curve; THENCE Northwesterly along a curve to the right having a radius of 158.00 feet and a central angle of 9 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds an arc distance of 26.96 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Said Parcel being known as Associated Mini Park I. Excepting therefrom the following described parcel: BEGINNING at a point the following five courses and distances from the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Cross Island Parkway, formerly Willets Point Boulevard, And the Westerly side of 208th Place and being the Northeasterly as laid out on the Final Maps of the City of New York: 1. Southeasterly along said Westerly side of 208th Place, South 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East 183.20 feet to a point on said Westerly side of 208th Place and being the Northeasterly corner of Baybridge at Bayside, Section IV; 2. THENCE continuing South 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East along said Westerly side of 208th place a distance of 341.80 feet to a point on said Westerly side of 208th Place and being the Northeasterly corner of Baybridge at Bayside; 3.THENCE South 61 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West along said North line of Section III a distance of 6.00 feet to the point of BEGINNING. RUNNING THENCE South 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East a distance of 72.51 feet; THENCE South 61 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 97.00 feet; THENCE North 28 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds West a distance of 72.51 feet; THENCE North 61 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 97.00 feet along a portion of said North line of Section III to the point of BEGINNING. Subject to easements, covenants, and restriction of record. These premises are also known as 208-07 Estates Drive, Bayside NY, 11360. Victoria E. Munian, Esq., Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State Street, Rochester, New York 14614.

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Carmelo Anthony seemed pretty optimistic heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be returning to the Knicks when I saw him in May at an ESPN event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working on it!â&#x20AC;? he said with his trademark smile. Clearly the Knicks had the negotiating advantage over other NBA clubs of being able to offer Melo an extra year at maximum money, but they had other things going for them as well. MSG/Cablevision CEO James Dolan was instrumental in getting Anthony traded to the Knicks in 2011 and he has worked hard to maintain a solid relationship with his superstar. Carmeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actress wife, La La, loves New York even more than the town she is seemingly named after. What hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been said is that Anthony wants to have a post-NBA business career similar to the one that Magic Johnson has, and there is no place better to make contacts than in New York. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already an investor in a beverage company, Power Coco, and in Mission Power Grip, a product that dries off palm perspiration quickly. You have to give Nets general manager Billy King credit for taking the high road by refraining from criticizing his former head coach, Jason Kidd, for wanting to take his job. King was more than happy to bid adieu to Kidd, who was clearly rankled by the fact that new Knicks

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head coach Derek Fisher was earning $2 million a year more than he was getting. Kidd, who joined the Milwaukee Bucks, may also have sensed that the Netsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; window for winning a championship was slamming down quickly. King had mortgaged the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future last year by trading three No. 1 draft picks to the Boston Celtics for the over-the-hill gang of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry. The Nets made a good choice in replacing Kidd with former Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins, who finds himself in an unenviable situation of coaching a team that may lack talent, and, even more importantly, leadership. Joe Johnson hits clutch baskets but is too quiet to be a leader. Center Brook Lopez needs to prove he can stay healthy. The less said about surly, overrated point guard Deron Williams the better. Like Lopez, Williams is recovering from career-threatening injuries. During the offseason he had surgery on both of his ankles. Hollins brought a touch of Memphis with him by wearing a lapel pin of the logo of St. Jude Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Hospital on his suit jacket. St. Jude is a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospital in Memphis that treats anyone under 18 without ever charging their families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am even wearing a St. Jude tie,â&#x20AC;? he added. Brooks Brothers makes a line of neckwear that benefits the hospital Q See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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Before the construction of the Interborough Parkway in 1933 one wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite sure where Kew Gardens left off and Forest Hills began. Even the name of the section of Forest Hills right up against Kew Gardens had a transitional flavor to it: Kew Forest. On the north side of Queens Boulevard at the corner of 78th Avenue was the Kew Gardens Theater. The Pickman Building stands on the site today. Across the street, the building at 118-12 Queens Blvd., the one with the for-rent sign in the photo, was rented out in 1931 and became Hartosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; & Demertgisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kew Forest Restaurant. Steven Demertgis remained there until his death in 1977. It was later renamed Ford Cafe, and then the Kew Gardens Tavern. Today itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar. The subway entrance and exit is now at their front door. Queens political clubs like the Kew Forest Democratic Club, above the space for rent in the photo, in the 6th Assembly District got local things done. Another proactive group was the Thomas Jefferson Democratic

The Kew-Forest Regular Democratic Club 118-12 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills, on Sept. 25, 1930. Club. Despite a strong Democratic club presence, however, the Republicans were in charge until Democrat James Burke was elected borough president in 1941. In the 1970s, the New York State Liberal Party was next door, at 118-14. Today Kew Forest is bustling, just as popular and crowded as the Continental Avenue-Austin Street area and just as hard a Q place in which to find a space to park.

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