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What changes would civics like to see? Activists want different homelessness policy, other city government reforms by Ryan Brady Associate Editor

lection seasons, like this year’s for city government seats, are often times of heightened policy debate. And according to many Queens civic activists, plenty could be reformed to make life here better. United Community Civic Association chief Rose Marie Poveromo was shocked to learn that air conditioning was not working at the former Westway Motor Inn in East Elmhurst, which the city has used as a homeless shelter. “How can you tell me that a former hotel doesn’t have central air conditioning?” she said to the Chronicle. “They’re good human beings who are just down on their luck and need a lift up, they need a hand. ... Why let them suffer?” Mayor de Blasio announced earlier this year his plan to phase out the use of shelters as hotels by 2023. He wants to open 90 new shelters to replace the hotel and cluster-site facilities. Poveromo suggests a different solution. “Rehab all the property that the City of New York has under its fingertips,” she said. “Give these people decent apartments where they can have a decent life.” Queens Civic Congress President Kevin Forrestal says that the homelessness situation is at a crisis level and needs urgent action.

Queens Civic Congress President Kevin Forrestal and other borough activists would like to see city government reforms on a wide PHOTO BY RYAN BRADY range of issues. “This will require a plan to deal with truly affordable housing that would go beyond the income thresholds of current affordable housing laws,” Forrestal said in an email. He has also long advocated for reforming

the Department of Buildings. According to Forrestal, the agency should collect outstanding fines for DOB and Environmental Control Board violations. The Hillcrest Estates activist also proposes a regulation for people who rent out their homes. “Require owners who wish to rent part or all of the house to obtain a renter’s permit and have an inspection,” Forrestal added. “Owners must consent to inspection as warranted.” Northwest Bayside Civic Association President Jena Lanzetta is glad that a bill pushed by Councilman Vincent Gentile (D-Brooklyn) has been signed into law. The legislation was created to empower the DOB’s investigations of illegal conversions and increase penalties for illicit units where three or more people than allowed by the certificate of occupancy are living. But, she said, city government could do more to stem the acute conversion problem in her neighborhood. “Laws need to be re-examined to look at how many people are allowed to live in a home, whether or not they are related,” Lanzetta explained. Former Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association President Ed Wendell says that the city could do a better job of enforcing its policy on illegal dumping. According to the activist, video evidence against those who

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City seeks to clean up Cross Bay Blvd. South Queens to see increased litter basket service, street sweeper at night by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

The South Queens community will soon see cleaner streets and empty litter baskets in busy business areas. Councilman Er ic Ulirch (R-Ozone Park) and the Sanitation Department on Tuesday announced a mechanical broom street sweeper will make its way along Cross Bay Boulevard, from Liberty Avenue to the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge, and litter basket service will be increased in Howard Beach, Ozone Park and Rockaway. “Thousands of people work and shop here on a daily basis,” said Ulrich, standing on the boulevard next to one of the sweepers that will be making its way through his district. “So it’s a challenge to keep it clean.” The services were secured thanks to funding allocated by Ulrich — $26,000 for the sweeper and $61,000 to empty the baskets. Bins in Coleman Square, Cross Bay Boulevard, Liberty Avenue and near the Rockaway Boardwalk will see more attention from DSNY staff. According to Ulrich, Cross Bay saw street sweepers years ago but that service was discontinued. The cou ncilman f irst made the announcement that they were coming back at the June meeting of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association to the praise of community leaders.

Howard Beach community leaders take a sneak peek at the street sweeper that will be making its way up and down Cross Bay Boulevard. In addition to the street cleaning, litter baskets in PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY South Queens will be emptied out more frequently. He got the idea when he asked a Sanitation garage superintendent, who happens to be a Howard Beach resident, how some extra money he had should be put to use. “We thank the councilman for everything he’s done,” said Community Board

10 Chairwoman Betty Braton at Tuesday’s press conference. Bu si ness ow ne r s h ave b e e n held responsible for keeping the street in front of their stores clean for years, and some, as Ulrich said, have had to leave their

work behind to make sure they don’t receive a ticket for not picking up litter. “They clean in front of their stores repeatedly, especially if they’re located in front of a bus stop,” Joann Ariola, president of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association, said in an interview after the press conference. “Hopefully, it will be less of a burden now on the storeowner.” Howard Beach does not have alternate side of the street parking, making it difficult to get street sweepers to clean the area’s main corridor. “And we’re not asking the DOT to put alternate side here,” Ulrich said. “I haven’t met one Council member who has asked for alternate side,” Sanitat ion Com m issioner K at h r y n Ga rcia added. To avoid forcing people to move their cars, the street cleaning will take place some time between midnight and 8 a.m., when most vehicles are off the boulevard. If a car happens to be on the strip during cleaning time, the owner of the vehicle will not receive a ticket. “We’re not changing the parking laws here,” Ulrich said. Garcia said the mission of keeping Howard Beach clean cannot be accomplished by New York’s Strongest alone. “We’re really asking people to pitch in,” she said. “Make sure that the trash Q gets in the right receptacle.”

Don’t use Facebook to report crime: cops Car break-ins not being called into 106 by Anthony O’Reilly

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Hamilton Beach residents were reminded last Thursday to call 911 to report a crime — and not just post about it on Facebook. “You have to call it in right away,” said 106th Precinct Commu nit y Affairs Off icer Mark Competello, speaking at the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association. “We don’t monitor Facebook yet.” Roger Gendron, president of the civic, said he counted 10 complaints of car break-ins — all cars in which thieves pulled on door handles to find an unlocked vehicle and steal the contents inside — on his group’s social media page in the past week. Only two of those incidents were called into 911, according to Gendron, who received those sta-

tistics from the precinct’s commandi ng off icer Capt. Br ian Bohannon. “So eight people decided to rant on Facebook and not call it in,” Gendron said; “911 is three simple digits on the phone. If you see something, you need to call it in. That’s the only way we’re going to get an increase in patrol.” In one instance, Gendron said, a Facebook user posted a story of an attempted house break-in in which the would-be intruders tried to gain access through two windows but failed — that user, who was not the person whose house was almost broken into, said the homeowner “did not report it to not scare his family.” “It’s almost more scary not to report it,” the civic president said, echoing the comment of another Facebook user. “This is someone

trying to break into your home. That is unacceptable.” Facebook says it works with area law enforcement agencies to “promote safety, on and offline,” but urges its users to “call your local police” if they or someone they know is in an emergency situation. The social media site often provides infor mation to different agencies responding to emergencies that involve “the immediate risk of harm, suicide prevention and the recovery of missing children. We may also supply law enforcement with information to help prevent or respond to fraud and other illegal activity.” Speaking on the rash of car break-ins, Competello said some of the thieves are known to area police officers and most are drug users looking for loose change to get their next fix.

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A stark reminder of water’s power City, Hamilton Beach officials unveil high water mark amid some pushback by Anthony O’Reilly

one in the community is thrilled with it. At last Thursday’s New Hamilton Beach Joseph Esposito, commissioner of the Civic Association meeting, some residents Department of Emergency Management, said the sign gives a bad look to the said the high water mark sign unveiled in community. Those statements were echoed by others Hamilton Beach Tuesday was not meant to scare people, but to serve as a reminder of on the neighborhood’s Facebook page, who how far the community has come since it worried it could deter people from buying was devastated by Hurricane Sandy and to homes there. Esposito disagrees. prepare future generations for similar natu“I think it’s the ral disasters. exact opposite,” the “ I t ’s a v i s u a l reminder that the t’s a visual reminder that commissioner said. “I think it shows how ocean can be very the ocean can be very far this community deadly,” said Esposito, has come since then.” standing at the deadly. You just can’t let Fur ther more, he entrance to the comadded, potential munity. “You just your guard down.” prop er t y ow ner s can’t let your guard know the risk of livdown.” — Joseph Esposito, commissioner ing in a coastal comThe sign — erectof the city Department of munity such as Hame d w h e r e 10 2 n d Emergency Management ilton Beach. Street meets Russell “Un less they’re Street — shows that the water in Hamilton Beach at its highest living in a cave,” he said. Roger Gendron, president of the New point reached 8 feet on Oct. 29, 2012. This is the third such sign in Queens — Hamilton Beach Civic Association, said two others have been placed in Rockaway many people were complacent in the days leading up to Sandy because of the hysteria Park and Breezy Point. And while everyone who spoke at Tues- surrounding Hurricane Irene the year prior, day’s event expressed happiness, not every- which ended up not being a big deal. Associate Editor

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Elected officials and Hamilton Beach leaders point to the high water mark sign unveiled in Hamilton Beach Tuesday, which shows the height water reached during Hurricane Sandy almost PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY five years ago.

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The 106th Precinct’s stationhouse will receive a major upgrade, thanks to Borough President Melinda Katz. Speaking at the precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Katz announced she is allocating $1 million in funding to renovate the 103-53 101 St. headquarters. The announcement was met with raucous cheers and applause from cops, residents and members of the 106th Precinct Community Council. Upgrades to the Ozone Park stationhouse has been on the wish list of Community Board 10 for years. Capt. Brian Bohannon, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, said he was “very excited” to hear the news. “It’s going to be great to see what we can do with that $1 million,” he said. Katz also presented a citation to the 106th Precinct Community Council for working with the NYPD on the issues Q affecting the command.

As the Howard Beach community prepared to mark the one-year anniversary of Karina Vetrano’s death, a spokeswoman for the National Parks Service told the Queens Chronicle the federal government is working to make the site of her gruesome murder a little safer. Spokeswoman Daphne Yun said in an email last Thursday that the Gateway National Recreation Area “has received funding for new gates and signage at Spring Creek that should be installed in the fall.” She did not say where in Spring Creek they would be installed. Even before Vetrano was found dead in the phragmites, known as the weeds by Howard Beach residents, safety near Spring Creek has been a big issue in the community. Following the Aug. 2, 2016 murder — in which the 30-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and strangled, allegedly by East New York resident Chanel Lewis

Borough President Melinda Katz, second from right, said the 106th Precinct’s HQ will PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY get an upgrade.

New gates and signage will be coming to parts of Spring Creek. PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY — the weeds were cut and cameras were placed nearby on city property. Yun told the Chronicle last week there are plans to again cut the phragmites, though it’s not known when. The Howard Beach community on Wednesday walked along Spring Creek, taking the path Vetrano did on the day Q she was murdered.

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occur on streets with no bicycle “facility.” Only 11 percent of the fatalities take place on roadways with bike lanes. And the number of bicycle riders killed or severely injured also appears to drop rapidly in areas where Citi Bike is installed. The bike sharing program is about to undergo a major expansion in Astoria and Long Island City. Meanwhile the city is targeting three big blocks of Queens for more bike lanes using the data from the study: Community Districts 3, 4 and 5. Those encompass neighborhoods from East Elmhurst to Ridgewood, from Maspeth to Glendale. The DOT wants to “create or enhance” 75 miles of bicycle facilities in those areas in the next five years. It also wants to “explore legislation” requiring vehicles to provide 3 feet between them and any bicycle they pass. As elsewhere, travel lanes and parking spaces will be lost. Businesses will argue they can’t take the hit. But no matter what position the areas’ community boards take, the city will forge ahead. Transportation officials and activists alike will say safety should come first — a hard concept to dispute in the first place, and an even harder one now that this study has been released. When it comes to bike lanes, there’s no sense in the critics beating on, boats against the current. They’ve lost.

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Third Track projects to help fund upgrading the NYC Transit subway system and LIRR Penn Station signals. This would provide $4 billion as a down payment against $20 billion needed to bring NYC Transit subway system signals up to a state of good repair. All three canceled projects can be funded out of the next MTA 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Plan. This still provides ample time for both Metro North East Bronx Penn Station Access and LIRR Main Line Third Track project completions to coincide with LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal by December 2023 or later. It is time for the MTA to stop wasting millions of dollars on transportation feasibility studies for future system expansion projects costing billions that will never happen in our lifetimes. Do not initiate any new system expansion projects until the MTA and each operating agency, including NYC Transit bus and subway, MTA bus, LIRR and Metro North RR have reached a state of good repair for

existing fleet, stations, signals, interlockings, track, power, yards and shops. Ensure that maintenance programs for all MTA operating agencies assets are fully funded and completed on time to ensure riders reliable service. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI The writer is a transportation historian and advocate who worked as a federal transit official in grant approval for 31 years.

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Cuomo playing golf (in his private club): take responsibility for the transit system and 1) How he’s going to help junior get out of responding to the MTA board with concrete the Russian mess he’s in (where are Rocky and funding for the system. Bullwinkle and Boris and Natasha when you Peralta talks about getting four bills passed need them?). in both houses; perhaps he could 2) How he didn’t get that have done more with a Demo- ONLINE popular vote (that’s right, it cratic Senate. Also mentioned is went to Hillary and it always Miss an editorial or a Sen. Simcha Felder (D-Brookwill). He could design every letter cited by a writer? s t u d y, i nve s t ig a t io n a n d lyn) who caucuses with the Want breaking news c o m m i s s i o n , b u t i t w i l l Republicans. I would venture to from all over Queens? always turn out the same. say that if the members of the Find the latest news, IDC would return to the party 3) Who is going to get a book past reports from all deal first, him or James Comey? they were elected to, Felder over the borough and would also return. 4) He thin ks taxpayers more at qchron.com. should pay for his legal fees for Lastly, let me say that since all his mistakes, past, present all the Democrats Senator Peralta talked with about joining the IDC and future. 5) Thinking he may take classes in objected, why didn’t he listen to his constituents? Who, as pointed out in the interview democracy and Russian relations. And perhaps a language class, English, so he can said, No IDC! Gabriel Falsetta communicate better with the American Forest Hills people. 6) Maybe adding another sport like basketball (Obama was good at that) and it That was quick does burn up more calories. 7) Thinking about the next person to fire Dear Editor: To my way of thinking there are not (Ben, Jeff, Rex, Reince, Jared — anyone is many better examples of White House com- fair game) and speaking of games, Trump munications advisor Anthony Scaramucci’s probably misses “The Apprentice.” 8) Thinking of why he’s so mean and short-lived term in the White House than the old Wide World of Sports slogan, “the inappropriate in public to Jeff Sessions and thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.” how the perfect Christmas gift will make Unless of course you consider the saying, up for his rude and disgraceful behavior. 9) Thinking how fake it is that he has the here today and gone tomorrow. Bill Viggiano lowest approval ratings of any president at Williston Park, LI the six-month point — 36 percent (in my opinion 36 percent is too high!), since polling began 70 years ago. Perhaps he should Trump the thug use taxpayer money and do an investigation and find out why and in doing so, distract Dear Editor: Last week, in a speech on Long Island, Pres- Americans from the Russian situation. 10) Thinking of taking a well-deserved ident Trump endorsed police brutality with statements about “roughing up” people who vacation after six months of failure on the have been arrested. Trump has previously job. Visiting the sights of Russia where he encouraged violent behavior during public can get deals and discounts. This will not remarks, particularly during his raucous presi- be a family vacation for obvious reasons. dential campaign rallies. At a November 2015 He will send a postcard and sign it “From rally in Alabama, Trump said that a protester Russia and loving it.” was loud and “maybe he should have been Carol Lynn Lustgarten roughed up.” Forest Hills During another campaign rally in Michigan, Trump said he would defend in court anyone Write a Letter! who hurt a protester being escorted out. When a protester interrupted a Las Vegas rally, Letters should be no longer than 400 Trump said “guys like that” used to be “carried words and may be edited. They may be out in a stretcher,” adding: “I’d like to punch emailed to letters@qchron.com. Please him in the face, I tell ya.” At another rally, include your phone number, which will not Trump said protesters were being removed too be published. Those received anonymously slowly because “nobody wants to hurt each are discarded. other anymore.”

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Residents of Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Kew Gardens and Ozone Park enjoyed their National Night Out at Victor y Field in Woodhaven. Cops showed children what it’s like to drive around in a police car, free food was enjoyed and a good time was had by everyone. Top left: Future Police Officer Marilyn enjoys the night out with the men and women in blue. Above, clockwise: Simcha Waisman, left, talks with Assemblyman David Weprin, cen-

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Schneiderman Playground was filled with residents from Ozone Park, South Ozone Park and Howard Beach Tuesday for the 106th Precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime. At top: The 106th Precinct Community Council honored the members of the command’s auxiliary unit, whose more than 100 members last year put in more than 16,000 hours of service. Center left: Children participated in Battle Ball, in which participants play soccer while inside a giant bubble. Above: Capt. Brian Bohannon hangs out with two of his bosses: his daughter Lily and Assistant Chief David Barrere, commanding officer of

Patrol Borough Queens South. Top right: The West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department showed people of all ages how their big rig works. Center right: Ashley from Limitless Fitness held a quick Zumba class. Right: Schmidt’s Hot Dogs were one of the hottest items of the night and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, second from left, presents a citation to the precinct community council. She’s joined by Betty Braton, chairwoman of Community Board 10, left, former Queens Supreme Court Justice Augustus Agate and community council President Frank Dardani.

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Swastikas, anti-gay graffiti found in FP Hateful messages were painted over shortly after discovery: Parks by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Hateful messages were found painted on rocks and trees on a trail in Forest Park on July 23 and were quickly painted over by Parks Department staff, a blogger covering parks reported Thursday. Geoffrey Croft, head of NYCParkAdvocates and writer of awalkintheparknyc. blogspot.com, said the messages “I Kill Gay Ppl,” “F--k Fags” and other messages were found along Park Lane South between 112th and 115th streets on a nature trail near the defunct Montauk Rail Line. There were also swastikas painted and scrawled on some trees. Parks Department spokeswoman Meghan Lalor said the messages and swastikas were painted over and the NYPD is investigating the incident. Croft noted that the messages marked the second known anti-gay incident in a city park during July — earlier in the month, a man said “I hope all faggots die” and “I don’t want faggots in this park” before punching a man twice in the face at a Manhattan playground. Michael Moore, president of the Friends of Forest Park, said parts of the park see “gay activity,” such as cruising, or searching for a sexual partner, but not in the area where the graffiti was found. “I found the location for the anti-gay graffiti to be very odd since it is not an area where gay activity is occurring,” Moore said in a message to a Chronicle reporter, adding the area sees more drug activity than anything else. “The entry into the park is primarily used by drug users, not gay cruising,” he said. “The activity occurred a long distance from the yellow trail where the cruising is prevalent ... This entire area of the park has become a drive-up drug purchasing location.” The Kew Gardens resident was blunt in

The remains of the explosive device that killed George Wray sits near a mailbox on 222nd Street PHOTO COURTESY NYPD in Brookville.

Bomb victim dies; feds join NYPD in manhunt ATF has active role in investigtion by Michael Gannon Editor

Homophobic messages and swastikas were painted on rocks and trees in Forest Park last PHOTOS COURTESY NYCPARKADVOCATES week. describing the on-the-loose perpetrators. “I find the painting of trees and the antigay and hate statements to be the work of d--Q heads,” he said.

A Brookville man who on Friday opened an explosive package left outside of a house died Tuesday as the NYPD, FDNY fire marshals and federal authorities continue their search for the bomber. George Wray, 73, died around 3 p.m. at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, LI, according to Inspector Jeffrey Schiff, the commanding officer of the 105th Precinct. The blast occurred at 145-23 222 St. shortly after 4 p.m. four days earlier. Wray, who did not live at the house, reportedly picked up a cylindrical package that had been by its mailbox for several days. NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce said in a press conference on Friday that the package was akin in size and shape size to a Quaker Oats box. It was what he termed to be a “low explosive,” with no shrapnel. Preliminary findings have indicted that the

device was activated when Wray opened it. Boyce said two families rent the duplex. He said the package was not addressed to anyone specifically, and had only a single word written on it, which multiple published sources said was the name “Mac.” Published reports quote NYPD officials as saying that the device was constructed as and intended to be explosive, but that Wray is not believed to have been the intended target. Matthew Myerson, a spokesman for the New York City Field Office of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said the agency’s investigators are taking an active role in the investigation as part of a joint task force it operates with the NYPD. “The investigation is continuing,” Schiff said Tuesday, explaining that he could not go into details. “We’re bringing a lot of resources to bear on it, different city and Q federal agencies.”

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Democrats are off to the races in 28th Field doubles to six as Adams, Andrews and Rose join the fray for nomination by Michael Gannon Editor

“In chess, sometimes you have to sacrifice a pawn to create a queen.” Brian Brown, assistant vice president for government relations and a political science professor at St. John’s University, was musing about developments in the race for the Democratic nomination in the City Council’s 28th District, which has add three candidates since last Thursday. Adrienne Adams, chairwoman of Community Board 12 announced her candidacy to replace Ruben Wills, who was ousted last month upon a felony conviction. She with the backing of the Queens County Democratic Party and U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D- Queens, Nassau). This week Anthony Andrews Jr., who sought the seat in 2011, filed paperwork with city officials, as did Jahi Rose, who was serving to chief of staff to Wills. They join Hettie Powell, who has been campaigning pretty much since coming in second to Wills in a four-way primary four years ago; Richard David, who also has been on the campaign trail for more than a yea r; a nd for mer Cou ncil ma n A lla n Jennings. Browne and Michael Krasner, a political science professor at Queens College, both

Got it covered! Tarpaulins obscure the signs at the former district office of Ruben Wills at closPHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON ing time on Friday. seen Adams as the instant frontrunner, with Powell most likely to offer a challenge. Powell, with more than $40,000 in the bank at her last filing with the Campaign Finance Board, has roughly four times Adams’ reported war chest. “Adams will have to pick up the fundraising,” Browne said. But he and Krasner said the backing of

the Queens party gives Adams the advantages of money, volunteers and get-out-thevote operations. “A large field favors the candidate with party backing, because the opposition vote is divided,” Krasner said. “Plus, [the party’s] skill at getting candidates on and off the ballot.” Browne said getting Adams on the ballot,

after the official deadline, should be no trouble given the existence of a vacancy committee, which will allow the party to designate a candidate. “To further the chess analogy, [Adams] has the advantage of joining in the middle of the game,” he said. Rose and Andrews did not report any money raised or spent in their initial filings. Rose also could he hurt by his ties to Wills. “If he were to have any chance, he would have to be backed by the organization,” Krasner said. “If he isn’t that would make it hard for him to compete.” Powell is known to have the support of state Sen. James Sanders Jr. (D-South Ozone Park), who has burned plenty of bridges with the county Democratic leadership. Even if Powell herself does not make an issue of the initial support for Wills to be reelected, her surrogates might. “The party did, as it always does, stand by the incumbent,” Browne said. “Again, sometimes, you sacrifice a pawn.” Krasner didn’t know how successful such an attack would be. “I think voters are cynical enough politically to shrug off that kind of inside baseball,” he said. “And if voters take their guidance from the party, they’ll shrug it off with Q ‘They had their reasons.’”

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The race for the 30th Council District’s Democratic nomination is in the final stretch, and Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Glendale) may have gotten a decent boost over challenger Bob Holden this week. Gov. Cuomo put his thumb on the scale on Monday, endorsing the incumbent Crowley for a third term. Specifically, the state’s chief executive called her a “mentor and inspiration for countless women” and said her passion for issues related to education and first responders made her worthy of supporting. “I know that with four more years Elizabeth Crowley will continue to deliver for the 30th District,” Cuomo said in a statement, “and I’m proud to endorse her candidacy.” In response, Crowley thanked the governor and said she will show the same fight for her district’s families that Cuomo has “demonstrated time and time again.” “The governor has consistently proven his commitment to our community,” Crowley said, “and I intend to do the same with another term in the City Council.” Brian Browne, assistant vice president for government relations and a political science professor at St. John’s University, said in a Tuesday interview that while Cuomo’s endorsement might not be a big needle mover in this race, it doesn’t hurt. “He’s pretty selective in his endorsements. Many times, he and other state and federal representatives sit out primaries,” Browne said. “So there is some significance. “But if you’re going to come out on a sleepy primary day in September,” he continued, “you’re usually more informed than voting based on a statewide official telling you who to vote for.”

Cuomo’s endorsement of Crowley is the lastest in a series of them, mostly from labor organizations like District Council 37, the city’s largest public employee union. And in addition to public support, a number of unions are also pledging Crowley serious financial backing over Holden. During the most recent campaign finance period — running from May 12 to July 11 — Crowley pulled in $52,485 from 243 donors, an average of $216 per contribution. Two of her largest supporters during that time frame were political action committees for the Transport Workers Union and the New York State Iron Workers, both of whom donated $2,750. Unions like Teamsters Local 813, Sheet Metal Workers Local 137 and the Doctors Council also contributed over $1,000 each. “It certainly demonstrates strength and institutional support. People tend to back incumbents and proven winners,” Browne said. “And she’s a proven vote getter. She’s doing what she needs to do.” Meanwhile, Holden raked in $36,777 from 347 donors during the period — which began three weeks after he officially declared his candidacy — with an average contribution of $106. While the Juniper Park Civic Association president had a 104-donor advantage over Crowley during those two months, none of his contributors were unions or other financially powerful organizations. Some of his most notable contributors include state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa and fellow City Council candidates Paul Graziano and Delvis Valdes, each of whom gave $175.

Gov. Cuomo has endorsed Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley over challenger Bob Holden in September’s primary. PHOTO COURTESY CROWLEY CAMPAIGN

Browne said that Holden appeared to be fundraising well, but to improve his chances against Crowley — who has a total of $390,000 in her campaign coffers — he has to do better. continued on page 24

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DA: Driver tried to run over two cops Jamaica man allegedly drags one officer, strikes another with vehicle by Michael Gannon Editor

A 38-year-old Jamaica man has been charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder for allegedly trying to run over two police officers in his vehicle after he was pulled over on Wednesday afternoon. Kyle Freistat had been pulled over for a broken tail light when he allegedly accelerated, dragging officer Daniel Gasperetti until his vehicle struck two cars, and striking Officer Anthony Arlistico. Police allegedly recovered a knife and a loaded 9-mm handgun in the aftermath. “This case clearly illustrated how dangerous police work is and why police officers are not permitted the luxury of assuming that any traffic stop is a routine matter,” Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said in a statement issued by his office. “In this case, the defendant is accused of showing that he has no regard for authority and is a menace to society by his senseless and violent actions,” Brown added. Inspector John Cappelmann, commanding officer of the 103rd Precinct, said both officers have been released from Jamaica Hospital. Brown’s office said Gasperetti suffered a broken right kneecap plus numerous lacerations and bruises. Arlistico was treated at an area hospital for unspecified injuries. Cappel-

Two officers from the NYPD’s 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are recuperating from injuries sustained FILE PHOTO when a driver allegedly tried to pull away from them during a traffic stop. mann said Gasperetti could be out for a couple of months. Brown said a 16-count complaint also charged Freistat with two counts each of firstdegree assault, second- and third-degree

criminal possession of a weapon and single counts of assault on a police officer, seconddegree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, unlawful fleeing a

police officer in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, failure to stop for a stop sign and an equipment violation. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years to life in prison. Brown’s office said Arlistico and Gasperetti were on patrol when they allegedly observed Freistat with a defective tail light and driving through a stop sign near 173-11 Brinkerhoff Ave. in Jamaica. Gasperetti approached the car at the driver’s side door with Arlistico walking up on the passenger side. Freistat allegedly produced a forged driver’s license from the U.S. Virgin Islands and refused to exit the vehicle when instructed to do so. As Gasperetti opened the driver’s side door Freistat allegedly accelerated forward, dragging the officer. He is accused of then driving in reverse as Arlistico attempted to open the passenger door, forcing him to jump out of the way only to be struck when Freistat drove forward, continuing to drag Gasperetti until the car struck two parked vehicles. Police said Freistat struggled as he was being arrested. Subsequent searches of the car allegedly turned up the knife and the handgun with eight rounds of ammunition. Queens Criminal Court Judge Ushir Pandit-Durant ordered Freistat to be held withQ out bail.

Bike lanes make their Rego debut Cycling strips come to Queens Blvd. between Eliot Avenue and 65th Road by Christopher Barca

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They’re here. Two months after Community Board 6 overwhelmingly approved them, bike lanes have been installed by the Department of Transportation along a stretch of Queens Boulevard’s service roads between Eliot Avenue and 65th Road in Rego Park. This is the third phase of the Queens Boulevard redesign project, as bike lanes were previously placed along western sections of the roadway in Sunnyside, Woodside and Elmhurst. The phase is not yet complete, as the lanes only extend from Eliot Avenue to 65th Road. Once complete, cyclists will be able to follow the green path to Yellowstone Boulevard. A Chronicle reporter walked alongside the new lanes on Tuesday evening and observed a half-dozen riders taking advantage of them over a 30-minute span. But many more people than that are in favor of the strips, according to Michael Cohen, the legislative director and spokesperson for Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) — a supporter of the plan. “When I’m around the district with the councilwoman, I see people coming up to her and thanking her for the bike lanes,” Cohen said on Wednesday. That doesn’t mean they’re popular with all, however, as Cohen noted the lawmaker’s office has received eight complaints thus far about the loss of parking on the service road. “I don’t know if it’s 50-50 or 60-40,” he said, “but I think the community is fairly split.”

To accommodate the lanes, a total of 198 parking spaces along the sides of the service roads closest to the main drag will be removed by the end of installation work. While the loss of spots is a valid complaint, Cohen said, it wasn’t that long ago when parking was banned along the stretch of roadway in question. “A point of history lost on people is that about 20 years ago,” Cohen said, “that left-hand lane in the service lane was a traffic lane.” The installation coincides with Mayor de Blasio’s announcement of the results of a DOT study on cyclist safety in the city. Queens Community Boards 3, 4 and 5 were among the 10 studied for the survey, which found that bicycle ridership has doubled since 2006, while fatalities have remained flat at 12 to 24 per year since 2000. “With detailed and specific plans to make further improvements that protect cyclists in neighborhoods around the city,” de Blasio said in a statement, “this study will help us keep that momentum going for years to come.” Additional findings included that nearly 90 percent of all cycling fatalities occur on streets without bike lanes and that the number of cyclists killed or seriously injured fell 17 percent within CitiBike share zones one year after installation. The study also puts forth suggestions for improved safety, including at least 10 miles of bike lane installation each year and the exploration of legislation requiring motorists to provide 3 feet between the vehicle and Q bicycle when passing a cyclist.

Bike lanes have been installed along Queens Boulevard’s service roads between Eliot Avenue and 65th Road in Rego Park. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA

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continued from page 2 running for City Council. “I just think if you go to a lot of the precincts, you’re stepping back into the 1930s.” Where the city invests capital is sometimes decided by participatory budgeting votes. Some have lauded the process for being civically engaging but others have criticized it. “Money coming from participatory budgeting is going for things that are not as necessary,” Astoria Park and Aquatic Preservation Director Kathleen Springer said. While existing infrastructure in her

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neighborhood is in need of funding, according to Springer, monies have gone to new projects. “For example, Shore Boulevard is always flooding every time there is a rain backup,” said Springer. Kew Gardens Civic Association President Dominick Pistone has in the past worked to get part of his neighborhood designated a historic district. Echoing many civic leaders and preservationists, the central Queens activist says the Landmarks Preservation Commission is biased against the outer boroughs. “They don’t consider anything that’s not

Brooklyn Heights or Manhattan,” he said. Or, “after dragging their feet for years, they’ll come out and say, ‘Oh, the neighborhood’s changed.’” The landmarking of Douglas Manor is a puzzle to Pistone. “I’m still trying to figure out how that happened,” he said. “That came about at lighting speed.” Many civic association leaders would like to see changes in transportation policy. Northeast Queens is a public transportation desert. And according to Bay Terrace activist Warren Schreiber, the situation in his neighborhood could be seriously enhanced. “Where I live, I can go to Flushing, I

can go to Flushing and I can go to Flushing using mass transit,” he said. “There’s no place else that I can go. If I wanted to go to Borough Hall, it would probably take me close to two hours.” In other sections of the borough, he said, options are similarly limited. “You should have buses in Queens that go north and south, east and west,” he said. According to Robert Glover of the Federated Blocks of Laurelton, some traffic measures in his neighborhood would be great for drivers. “Narrow streets should be made one way,” he wrote to the Chronicle. And citing the cave-ins and potholes in Laurelton, he added that “roadways need repairs.” Q

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Gov. Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday appointed new leaders at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, but multiple published reports state that outgoing PA Executive Director Pat Foye soon will be working in “a senior position” in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority under new Chairman Joe Lhota. Kevin O’Toole, a longtime member of the New Jersey State Legislature, has been named chairman of the Board of Commissioners, while Rick Cotton will serve as executive director. Cotton is a former executive at NBC Universal who most recently was Cuomo’s special counsel for interagency initiatives. Former MTA Chairman and CEO Tom Prendergast left the MTA in February. Lhota last month agreed to return to the MTA in a part-time capacity. T he Daily News repor ted that Ronnie Hakim, the one-time president of NYC Transit who had been the interim head of the MTA, will remain on board in a “senior role” overseeing operations. The News reported that an announcement could Q come this week.

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Cease-and-desist questions linger Avella: Zones are effective on Sept. 1; NY Dept. of State says otherwise by Ryan Brady Associate Editor

When, if ever, will northeast Queens receive the two cease-and-desist zones that New York State has proposed to combat aggressive real estate solicitation? It depends on whom you ask. The office of state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) — a lawmaker who spearheaded the effort to protect homeowners with ceaseand-desist zones — has asked homeowners to submit comments to the state Department of State “supporting the proposed regulations that are slated to go into effect” on the first of September. Comments, however, will be accepted until Sept. 8, the end of the 45-day period for them. According to maps released by Avella, the DOS has proposed two sections of northeast Queens — Bay Terrace along with portions of Bayside, Whitestone, Flushing and College Point — as cease-and-desist zones. Homeowners who live in the zones could, if they wish, be placed on a registry that prevents real estate agents from soliciting them once the rules take effect. But according to the DOS, the regulations could not go into effect on Sept. 1. “Rules cannot be adopted until at least the end of the public comment period (ending Sept. 8), and September 1 falls within that

Homeowners who live in a large portion of northeast Queens may be able to sign up for a list that would prevent them from getting unwanted real estate solicitations. But when or if that will FILE PHOTO happen is unclear. comment period,” an agency spokesperson told the Chronicle in an emailed statement. How about the timing for implementation of the rule, after the comment period? “We would not know at this time,” the spokesperson said. The DOS did not immediately respond to the Chronicle’s follow-up question about what the time frame generally is between the implementation or lack thereof for a proposed rule after the public comment period.

In no uncertain terms, Avella said at a press conference last week that “there will be a 45-day public comment period before the regs go into effect.” All of Queens was once covered by the regulation. When Avella was asked for his response to the DOS saying that the zones were not slated to take effect at the beginning of next month, he stood by his original statement.

“They said to us, Sept. 1, it’s effective,” Avella explained. “It’s done, unless, all of a sudden, some crazy thing happens in the public comment period.” But, the senator said, there is a difference between the date the zones become effective and what he called an “operational date”: when realtors have the list of people in the areas that they cannot solicit. “So, it’s really not going to be effective until the list is published,” he said. Regardless of if or when the cease-anddesist zones will be implemented, the Long Island Board of Realtors, whose region includes Queens, plans to use the public comment period to urge the state not to go through with them. Although it has no plans on suing, the industry alliance believes that there is a major legal issue with implementing the zones. As LIBOR President David Legaz pointed out to the Chronicle, the policy had previously been implemented to prevent blockbusting along with “intense and repetitive soliciting.” The blockbusting component of the statutory standard, he said, has not been met and complaints about the issue were not a major part of the testimony given at hearings in the cease-and-desist zones. “We’ll take advantage of the 45-day period,” Q he said.

Schools are safer than ever: de Blasio Charter group disputes the claim, but uses different data than City Hall by Anthony O’Reilly

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Mayor de Blasio on Tuesday announced that the 2016-17 school year was the “safest on record,” and that major crime in schools has dropped by 18 percent since he took office a little more than three years ago. Additionally, arrests and summonses in school dropped 8 and 11 percent, respectively, from the 2015-16 to 2016-17 school year. “All students need a safe and supportive learning environment to succeed in the classroom and make a positive impact in the community,” de Blasio said in a statement. “Thanks to the hard work of the NYPD and the Department of Education, families can rest assured that our school buildings are safe places.” Meanwhile, the number of weapons being recovered by school safety agents are on the rise — 1,429 were confiscated this past school year, compared to 1,073. Chief Brian Conroy, school safety chief for the NYPD, said the department has “done a lot of training over the last five years on detecting weapons” and that “most of our weapons are actually recovered based on information we get inside the school.” As a result of the changes, de Blasio said, only two city schools are designated

as “persistently dangerous,” compared to 27 in 2015. One is PS 183 in Rockaway and the other is IS 49 on Staten Island. “Our schools are the safest they’ve ever been and the continued decrease in crime, school-related ar rests and sum monses shows that our investments in proactive and positive school discipline interventions are making a signif icant impact,” said Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña in a prepared statement. But one of the mayor’s opponents said all may not be as it seem. Pro-charter group Families for Excellent Schools said the de Blasio administration failed to report “more than 10,000 violent crimes,” during 2015-16 school year. “Contrar y to what Mayor de Blasio would have families believe, state data clearly shows that schools are less safe than ever before,” Jeremiah Kittredge, CEO of Families for Excellent Schools, said in a statement. “Failing to repor t 10,000 violent incidents covers up a crisis of this administration’s own making.” Families for Excellent Schools and City Hall have long differed on the safety of schools, because the two use different sets of data. The advocacy group relies on the state’s Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting system, which has been criticized by many

According to Mayor de Blasio and the NYPD, the number of violent incidents and major crime is down in schools. But a pro-charter group and de Blasio opponent claims more than 10,000 incidents have not been properly reported. education officials including former state and U.S. Education Commissioner John King. City Hall uses numbers provided by the NYPD. The former might consider an altercation between two parties an assault, whereas the latter may not. “So, many incidents may be handled inside a classroom with no police involve-

ment whatsoever,” Conroy said. “However the principal may report that on their internal reporting system that gets to the state.” “And we don’t get privy to all the data that comes out of that but ... we would never consider two kids playing in a playground and there’s some sort of incident ... to be an assault,” he added. “And unfortuQ nately the State data does that.”

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It’s not just everyday citizens who are taking advantage of the neighborhood coordination officers in the 106th Precinct — one elected official has already put them to good use too. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) told the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association last Thursday his office called Police Officer Peter Paese — who, along with his partner Mike Petrizzo, is walking Howard Beach, Lindenwood, Hamilton Beach and parts of Ozone Park — earlier that day to report a man who had taken his clothes off near Coleman Square, a short distance from the politician’s office. “He exposed himself in public so first we called 911, then we called Officer Paese,” Addabbo said. The officer quickly responded and removed the man from the scene. “He’s out of here now,” Paese, who did not identify the nude man or specify if he was sent to jail, told the civic. The NCO initiative launched in the 106th Precinct on July 17 and the officers were introduced to the community Q July 24 at Russo’s on The Bay. — Anthony O’Reilly

NYPD: Attention paid to turnstiles Cops assure SE residents they are watching underground by Michael Gannon

“Yesterday, officers stopped a man who had a gun hidden in The NYPD will not stop its practice of his sneaker,” he said. “I don’t know how big that sneaker stopping people who jump turnstiles. The question came up on July 27 at a was, but there was a gun hidmultiagency meeting to discuss transit and den in it.” The NYPD said t ra nspor t ation i n Southeast Tyleek McGee, 28, Queens. of Brooklyn, was Capt. Wilf redo Camargo, seen walking executive officer of the NYPD’s through an exit gate Transit District 12, was one of at 23rd Street and the officials in attendance. Eighth Avenue to “Why have you stopped arrestavoid paying a fare. ing people who jump turnstiles?” O f f i c e r s a man asked. approached and C a m a rgo, s p e a k i ng t o a then detained him crowd of about 100 at the Robert after a check found Ross Johnson Family Life CenCapt. Wilfredo him to be wanted ter in St. Albans, said that while Camargo the penalties for a first offense PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON for questioning in rega rd to a 2014 may have been reduced in legal circles — district attorneys in Manhattan investigation. Police said an initial search and Brooklyn soon will allow them to receive civil summonses — officers still allegedly turned up a large NYPD transit officers with cash, pills and a handgun allegquantity of pills and cash. will do their jobs to keep riders safe. edly recovered from a man accused of fare beating in the A subsequent search at the subway last week. “Someone who is going to commit robPHOTO COURTESY NYPD bery isn’t going to pay the fare,” he said. headquarters of TD 2 allegedly The day before, Camargo said, transit offi- recovered a loaded .380 Ruger that was con- session of a controlled substance, criminal cers in Manhattan had arrested an alleged cealed in the sole of the shoe. possession of stolen property, theft of serMcGee subsequently was charged with vice and criminal trespass. fare beater on weapons and drug charges after reportedly recovering a loaded hand- three counts of criminal possession of a “They kept a man with a gun from getting Q weapon and single counts of criminal pos- into the subway system,” Camargo said. gun from the man’s sneaker. Editor

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EPA pledges $39M to clean Ridgewood site Five businesses to relocate when radioactive cleanup work begins by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

The Environmental Protection Agency is pouring nearly $40 million into the rehabilitation of a former Ridgewood factory that once produced radioactive materials for the Manhattan Project. More than three years after the EPA first declared the plot of land on the RidgewoodBushwick border between 1125 and 1139 Irving Ave. a federal Superfund site, the agency announced last Friday it plans to spend $39.4 million on extensive, long-term remediation efforts there. “Today’s comprehensive cleanup proposal addresses potential long-ter m risks through a combination of response actions,” the EPA’s announcement reads, “including permanent relocation of commercial businesses, demolishing contaminated buildings, excavating contaminated soil and cleaning or replacing contaminated sewers.” To further discuss the plan, the EPA will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Audrey Johnson Day Care Center, located at 272 Moffat St., just one block south of the site in question. The Wolff-Alport Chemical Co. occupied the plot of land in question from 1920 until 1954 and processed imported monazite sand among other chemicals. Monazite contains up to 8 percent thorium, a radioactive element that the company sold to the federal government for use in the Manhattan Project, the top-secret program aimed at developing the atomic bombs that were eventually dropped on Japan during World War II. During and after Wolff-Alport’s aiding of the Manhattan Project, the company regularly dumped thorium waste into the sewer

The Environmental Protection Agency will soon carry out $39.4 million in remediation work on the site of the former Wolff-Alport Chemical Co. in Ridgewood. The businesses that sit within the FILE PHOTO old factory, which will be demolished, will have to relocate. system and on its property until 1947, when the Atomic Energy Commission ordered it to stop. Wolff-Alport continued to sell thorium products to the government until 1954. The EPA began investigating the level of contamination at the site in 2012, with the agency discovering radon gas leaks at two locations in and around it — in addition to higher than normal contamination levels below public sidewalks and in the sewer system. About $2 million in short-term remediation efforts to curb the leaking of the harmful gas was spent at the time.

To further rectify the situation, the EPA plans to permanently relocate five businesses — including a deli, a pair of auto body shops, a construction company and a warehouse — before tearing down the former factory buildings they reside in. The EPA said it will “support and assist” the relocation of those entities. Once that is complete, the agency will then excavate about 24,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil and dispose of it off-site, eliminating the potential threat of long-term health impacts posed by the radiation. That solution is something Community Board 5 Chairman Vincent Arcuri Jr. advo-

cated for years ago. Citing Wolff-Alport’s role in the secretive Manhattan Project, he told the Chronicle in 2014 there may have been operations at the former factory that weren’t ever made public — resulting in more contamination than believed. “The real approach is to demolish and excavate the entire site,” Arcuri said, “in order to see what the extent of the contamination is.” Also in 2014, the EPA released a 39-page report about the hazards at the Ridgewood site. While it was strongly worded at times, the report said radiation levels of 1,133 picocuries per gram were observed during one on-site visit. That amount equates to about one-millionth of a millicure. In comparison, a heart scan produces about 30 millicuries of radiation. Despite the seemingly low levels of hazardous materials, the EPA plugged a hole in an unoccupied storage area of nearby IS 384, from which radon gas was seeping, in addition to placing lead and steel shields underneath area sidewalks and building floors. The agency said last Friday that those actions have sufficiently brought down the levels of radiation, while EPA spokesman Elias Rodriguez said the school will not be subjected to any further remediation efforts. “Our sampling and assessment shows that IS 384 is not being impacted by the contamination at Wolff-Alport,” Rodriguez said in a Monday email. In addition to the Aug. 16 meeting, the EPA is accepting public comments on the proposal through Aug. 28. They can be emailed to EPA Remedial Project Manager Thomas Mongelli at Q mongelli.thomas@epa.gov.

Ramones mural gets a cleaning in Forest Hills Stadium staff gives the art depicting the band, FoHi scenes a good scrub by Christopher Barca For the latest news visit qchron.com

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In a span of just one year, murals of the Ramones and famous tennis stars below the Long Island Rail Road tracks on 71st Avenue in Forest Hills went from shiny new pieces of art to damaged goods, as water leaks took their toll. But a group of staffers from the nearby Forest Hills Tennis Stadium took it upon themselves to scrub the mural featuring the famed punk band and scenes from their native neighborhood late last month. That piece of art —located on the east side of the underpass and painted by artists Crisp and Praxis Graff — wasn’t badly damaged, but the depictions of a bird and nearby Station Square were heavily stained. Painted by Bronx-based artist Andre Trenier, the mural on the west side of the street, featuring various tennis legends

has suffered significant water damage, as the face and much of the body of Hall of Famer — and Douglaston native — John McEnroe have become nearly unrecognizable. The cleaning of that mural will occur in the coming weeks. MTA spokesman Aaron Donovan told the Chronicle in June that a recent inspection of the bridge revealed “waterproofing issues on the bridge abutments.” “Repairs are slated for August 2018,” Donovan said at the time. Rego -Forest P reser vat ion Cou nci l Chairman Michael Perlman, who helped create a different Ascan Avenue mural earlier this year, also called for additional protections to be installed sooner rather than later. “A t r a n s pa r e nt prot e c t ive coat i ng should be applied, which help curb the stains imposed by future runoff,” Perlman

The damage done by water leaks to a 71st Avenue mural featuring the Ramones and Forest Hills FILE PHOTO sights, seen here in June, has been cleaned up by Forest Hills Tennis Stadium staff. said. “These murals are a work of art and a testament to our history and culture. “They merit celebration and respect,

and we should make every effort to maintain them,” he continued, “as they complement and enhance our neighborhood.” Q

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City Council race heating up continued from page 16 “You can never have enough money when you’re trying to upset an incumbent and a proven winner,” he said. “[Small donors] demonstrate a local level of support, but he has some ground to cover.” He also will have actual ground to cover on Primary Day, Sept. 12, as Crowley will receive more than just financial support from the unions in her corner. “She will have a ver y organized voter pull operation on primary day,” Browne said. “Considering it will be a low tur nout election, he needs to do the same thing and then some.” One way Holden could make up ground, he said, is through a one-on-one debate with Crowley, as a solid per- Brian Browne formance could help both boost excitement for his candidancy and turnout in his favor. “If and when there’s a public debate, that could be an important event for both of them,” the expert said. “He will have to perform strongly.” Both candidates have expressed some levels of interest in a debate, but nothing has been agreed upon or scheduled yet. When it comes to spending, Holden and Crowley dished out tens of thousands of

dollars during the most recent filing period. In the former’s case, $6,226 of the $21,314 spent by the Holden campaign was on retaining the services of Martin Connor, the former state Senate minority leader from Brooklyn who now works as a high-profile election lawyer. Browne called Connor “the go-to” when it comes to a candidate ensuring they can get on the ballot and challenges against their petition signatures are unsuccessful. “There’s no election if you get knocked off the ballot, so that’s money well spent,” he said, “especially against an organization in the Crowleys that has a skill set of getting FILE PHOTO people k nocked of f the ballot.” Meanwhile, Crowley spent $26,777, including $9,488 retaining Red Horse Strategies, a political communications and consulting firm that represents a number of candidates across Queens and the city. Past clients include the gubernatorial and state comptroller campaigns of Cuomo and Tom DiNapoli, respectively. “She’s in a good position,” Browne said of Crowley. “She’s doing everything she Q needs to.” PHOTOS COURTESY NYPD

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Staten Island prosecutor: Program fails to protect cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life by Anthony Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Associate Editor

Approximately 100,000 open summons warrants issued 10 or more years ago in Queens will be vacated in the coming weeks along with about 600,000 others issued in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan, the four boroughsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; district attorneys announced in a joint statement last Wednesday. The warrants were issued for failure to pay a ticket for minor offenses, the four prosecutors said, such as riding a bicycle on a sidewalk, drinking beer in public or being in a park after dark. The warrants will be dismissed following court proceedings in each borough. The district attorneys also said those whose warrants will be dropped must not have been arrested in the past 10 years for any offense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The prosecution of thousands of ten year old and older summons part cases would pose serious factual and legal challenges,â&#x20AC;? Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said in the release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NYPD has vetted the list and excluded the most flagrant violators who may still be prosecuted if apprehended. We believe the people of Queens County will be better served by focusing our resources on more serious offenses.â&#x20AC;? But not everyone is thrilled with the prosecutorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; announcement. Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon said vacating the warrants â&#x20AC;&#x153;sends the wrong message about the importance of respecting our community and our laws.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a civic leader and neighborhood activist for over 30 years, I have worked tirelessly to protect the quality of life on Staten Island and I believe that part of my responsibility as district attorney is to continue to protect that quality of life,â&#x20AC;? he said in an emailed statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These warrants are

Queens District Attorney Richard Brown is one of four prosecutors dropping open summons warrants issued 10 or more years PHOTO BY ANTHONY Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;REILLY ago for low-level offenses. given to individuals who have failed to appear in court after being issued summonses for violating that quality of life.â&#x20AC;? The dismissed warrants, the other district attorneys said, subject people to â&#x20AC;&#x153;automatic arrest when questioned by police.â&#x20AC;? And, as The Legal Aid Society pointed out in a statement, they carry a â&#x20AC;&#x153;number of negative consequences.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;While to some these charges may seem small and

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insignificant, summons warrants for low level offenses carry with them consequences that impact access to employment, public housing, benefits, student loans, employment and other public programs and services,â&#x20AC;? said Tina Luongo, attorney-in-charge of the Criminal Practice at The Legal Aid Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, City Hall also needs to scrap broken windows enforcement, otherwise these arrests that overwhelmingly target black and brown communities will continue to happen.â&#x20AC;? Manhattan has the bulk of the warrants being dropped, at 240,000. There will be 166,000 vacated in the Bronx and 143,000 in Brooklyn. According to Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows), chairman of the Courts & Legal Services Committee, 20 percent of such summonses are â&#x20AC;&#x153;defective on their face,â&#x20AC;? meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;they were written in such a way that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re legally deficient. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t properly spell out the offense,â&#x20AC;? Lancman said in a telephone interview Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the person were to show up on the day of the hearing, the summons would be thrown out.â&#x20AC;? The councilman also echoed Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statements that the legal systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources would be put to better use for â&#x20AC;&#x153;more serious matters,â&#x20AC;? adding that many of the offenses people received summonses for have either already been or are in the process of being decriminalized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an enormous injustice to these New Yorkers and an enormous waste of taxpayers resources and dollars,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great idea, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long overdue and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to see them embrace it ... The way we viewed justice in 2007 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or before Q then â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is much different than the way we see it now.â&#x20AC;?

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Jousting, water slides and more in the 104 National Night Out Against Crime draws hundreds to Middle Village

With his little brother Dmitri “driving” on his lap, Angel Lopez and his father Juan check out all the gizmos and gadgets of a police car.

Middle Village best buddies Sebastian Pogorzelski, left, and Peter Wszola do battle during National Night PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA Out Against Crime on Tuesday in Juniper Valley Park.

It’s been three years since the 104th Precinct’s annual National Night Out Against Crime event moved from Mafera Park in Glendale to the much larger Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village. And every year, it seems, the crowds that come out for a night of fun and games grow exponentially. Close to 1,000 people f rom across Queens and the surrounding area descended on Juniper Valley Park on Tuesday, as families made sure to take advantage of the free food and events offered. Kids like Sal Tuminello Jr. spent close to an hour going down the water slide, while Angel Sierra jousted with her father as the Q rest of her family cheered them on. — Christopher Barca

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Middle Village native Sal Tuminello smiles with his son Sal Jr., who was still smiling and soaking wet from his repeated trips down the water slide.

Angel Sierra, left, smiles after a round of jousting with her father, also named Angel. Joining the Glendale girl and her father are her mother Inez and sister Riley.

Taking the stage at Night Out was the band Generations, who covered popular rock hits all evening long.

Jason and Michelle pose with their sons Julian and Cameron.

James Walsh, left, Alessandro Gambino, Victoria Gambino, Lena Englebert, Arturo Englebert and Isabella Englebert show off their smiles and balloons.

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Hospital honored for encouraging breastfeeding for boro’s newborn by Michael Gannon Editor

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center threw a baby shower for some very special guests on Tuesday. The hospital welcomed new and expectant mothers who are participating in programs and education aimed at increasing breastfeeding in the borough to bring attention to World Breastfeeding Week. JHMC recently was honored by Baby-Friendly USA, in institution of UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Marge Lilienthal, director of nursing at Jamaica Hospital, said nursing exclusively in the first few months of life has benefits for both the mother and baby, but that New York City and Queens had noticeably low rates. “Southwest Queens has one of the lowest rates in the city,” Lilienthal said. “Our program works to support parents, to educate our staff and patients.” Paula Utilla, a lactation consultant who works at the hospital said proper nursing techniques sometimes are not passed on among women in families, and that doing it properly and keeping it going in a baby’s first few months can be difficult without support. She said under most conditions breastfed babies have lower instances of illness, while mothers also are shown to benefit from things

like lower levels of anxiety. “And weight loss,” Utilla said. “You can burn 500 calories nursing a baby.” They said JHMC has eliminated the traditional nursery for newborns, having mother and baby in the same room during their stays. They also strongly advocate things like skin-to-skin contact for everything from health to bonding. One of the party’s attendees, Ruth Guillaume of Brooklyn came with her three children, including 9-month-old Annahbella, who was born at JHMC. She came to the hospital having been displeased with some of her experiences with two previous births. “They were wonderful,” she said. “I never heard of the baby staying in the room with the mother, I liked the skin-to-skin contact.” And she said the benefits of breastfeeding Annahbella for the first few months of her life — “She’s starting to eat regular food now” — were all JHMC staff told her they would be and more. “I wish I had done that with my first two children,” she said, though big brother Abraham and big sister Anyla love helping with their tiny sibling. City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) and a representative of state Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) were on hand to present proclamations recognizing the babyQ friendly designation.

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Ruth Guillaume and her infant daughter Annahbella, along with siblings Anyla and Abraham, were among the guests Tuesday at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. JHMC has been recognized for its efforts to promote breastfeeding and improve mother/child PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON health.

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Even senior advocacy and politics mix by Michael Gannon Editor

Want to know how pervasive politics has become in Americans’ daily lives? Just consider some of the group discounts senior citizens receive on travel, car rentals and even movie tickets and cups of coffee. Those are some of the basic benefits, among myriad others, that are offered by AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, founded in 1958; and the Association of Mature American Citizens, founded in 2007 with the express purpose of offering seniors a more politically conservative alternative. AARP’s website claims 38 million members. AMAC has just under 1.5 million. Both offer members assistance in enrolling in Medicare and private insurance plans; both offer discounts on things like prescription drugs and other medical needs, hotel accommodations, financial planning and others. While newer to the game and without AARP’s numbers and financial backing, AMAC says its list of benefits and services is growing. But there can be no more stark demonstration of the groups’ differences than the future of the Affordable Care Act, known in the vernacular as Obamacare.

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A cool summer evening, a tree-lined park and the words of William Shakespeare make for a memorable combination, as exemplified by the July 26 opening night performance of “Measure for Measure,” a dark comedy being performed for the next three weeks by the Hip to Hip Theatre Company in repertory with the Bard’s “Henry IV, Part 1: The Prince and the Rebel.” The two plays, marking the troupe’s 11th annual season of free Shakespeare in the Parks, will be performed 10 more times in Queens over the next two weeks, as well as several times elsewhere in the city, Southampton, LI, and New Jersey. Last Wednesday in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, a group of about two dozen youngsters participated in the pre-show “Kids and the Classics” workshop, an introductory treat offered half an hour prior to each performance. Teaching artist Jacob Gordon, along with cast members Joshua David Scarlett and Emily Song Tyler, interacted with the pre-teens, who took their places on a makeshift playing area. The session opened with the question, “Who was William Shakespeare?” At the outset, none of the kids could answer, but, by the end, they not only knew who he was, they were conversing in fluent Shakespearean English — bandying about insults inspired by phrases from his plays. In between, they learned about what it takes to put on a play and what the result would be if actors didn’t respect each other. Lesson: It helps to be respectful. As the main attraction got underway, the youngest members of the audience got front-row spots on the grass, close enough to touch the actors during the performance. On more than one occasion, they spoke directly to the cast, often inadvertently announcing the approach of other characters who were supposed to be in hiding! The actors, performing yards from the iconic Unisphere, had to contend with the sounds of the dancing waters in the nearby fountains, casual onlookers who carried on cell phone conversations during the performance, and swarms of mosquitoes that sometimes stole the spotlight.

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“Taking it to the Streets,” photos of 1950s New York, by Flushing photographer Frank Oscar Larson. Thru Sun., Aug. 6, Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. Suggested $5; free students. Info: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org.

“Park Plays,” 10 short works that all deal with Flushing Meadows Corona Park in some way, with topics ranging from romance to dreams to alien invasion. Fri.-Sun., Aug. 4-6; Thu., Aug. 3, varying times, Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. $18; $15 seniors, students. Info: (718) 760-0064, queenstheatre.org.

“Light Spectrum,” a sculpture made of repurposed lampshade frames transforming natural light into all colors of the rainbow, demonstrating the science of light and color. Thru Sun., Aug. 6, Lewis H. Latimer House Museum, 34-41 137 St., Flushing. Free. Info/ RSVP: (718) 961-8585, latimernow.org.

“Garden of Delights,” a show “designed to punish and delight audiences in equal measure,” about the experiences of a self-loathing actress, in a setting based on Hieronymus Bosch’s painting “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” by the Dirt [Contained] Theatre Co. Fri.-Sun., Aug. 4-6, 11-13; Wed., Aug. 9; 8 p.m., The Plaxall Gallery, 5-25 46 Ave., Long Island City. $25; $15 seniors, students. Info: 7908552455, dirtcontained.com.

“Lorna Simpson: ‘Hypothetical?,’” a sound installation including text, photographs and mouthpieces from wind instruments, inspired in part by the constraints of spoken language. Thru Mon., Aug. 7, Fisher Landau Center for Art, 38-27 30 St., Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 937-0727, flcart.org. “The Jim Henson Exhibition,” with nearly 300 artifacts including 47 puppets tracing the film and TV career of the Muppets creator and his impact on popular culture on permanent display. Related live events and screenings of Muppet movies and other Henson films thru Sun., Aug. 27, various times, Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $15; $11 seniors, students; $7 kids 3-17. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us.

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“Picturing Female Robots and Androids,” a look at the portrayal of women in various media, from ancient times to today, including “Lady Fortune,” left, based on Julie Wosk’s book “My Fair Ladies: Female Robots, Androids, and Other Artificial Eves.” Thru Sun., Sept. 3, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. Free with admission: $16; $13 seniors, kids, college students with ID. Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org. PHOTO BY JULIE WOSK

The East Coast Car Association is holding two car shows this week, one just a meet with no prizes and one a juried show with trophies, both to benefit St. Mary’s Hospital for Children. It costs money to show your car, but just checking out classic muscle like this first-generation Camaro Super Sport is free of charge. See Special Events. PHOTO BY AARON MALDONADO Sonia De Los Santos, performing originals, LatinAmerican party tunes and new bilingual versions of American classics. Tue., Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 111th St. Lawn, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Free. Info: (718) 760-6565, allianceforfmcp.org. Tie Dye Night, with Solshyne, playing classic rock. Tue., Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Juniper Valley Park, Juniper Blvd. N. and 80 St., Middle Village. Free. Bring lawn chair. Info: (718) 651-5865, junipercivic.com.

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Photos of Astoria & NYC, with a rotating selection of pictures by Astoria photographer Brian Sills, available for sale. Thru Thu., Nov. 30. QED, 27-16 23 Road, Astoria. Free. Info: (347) 4513873, qedastoria.com.

Beatles Tribute, with Yesterday & Today playing your Fab Four favorites, as part of Boro President Melinda Katz’s concert series. Sun., Aug. 6, 6 p.m., Juniper Valley Park, Juniper Blvd. N. and 80 St., Middle Village. Free. Bring lawn chair. Info: (718) 651-5865, junipercivic.com.

“Finding Samuel Lowe: From Harlem to China,” the 2014 documentary about three successful black siblings searching for their long-lost Chinese grandfather in a true tale of familial love and devotion. Fri., Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. (6:30 reception), Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $5. Info: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org.

Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema, with more than 100 films of all kinds, from shorts to feature-length, from dramas to documentaries such as “Pomonok Dreams,” above, about the lives lived in the housing complex and its history; plus filmmaker Q-and-A sessions and more. Fri.-Sun., Aug. 4-13, varying times, Kew Gardens Cinemas, 81-05 Lefferts Blvd.; Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park; other ancillary locations. Varying prices. Info: (929) 278-5432, kewgardensfestivalofcinema.com.

“Dolley Madison,” a look at the first lady who was the most important woman in Washington even before her husband’s election, and played a key role in many historical events, as part of the Summer of Women Film Series celebrating 100 years of female suffrage in NYS. Sat., Aug. 5, 1 p.m., Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 278-0700, astorialic.org.

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MUSIC Fleur Seule, playing jazz and swing, part of weekly Waterfront Concert Series by Central Astoria Local Development Coalition. Thu., Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., Astoria Park Great Lawn, 19 St. and Ditmars Blvd. Free. Info: (718) 728-7820 centralastoria.nyc.

The Graduate,” he 1967 comedy-drama starring Dustin Hoffman, about a recent college grad who is seduced by an older woman and then falls for her daughter. Fri., Aug. 4, sunset, LIC Landing, Hunters Point S. Park, Center Blvd. and 51 Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: (347) 706-4696, cinemalic.com.

“The Little Mermaid,” the Disney musical based on the film based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea, by the St. Gregory’s Theatre Group. Thu.-Sat., Aug. 3-5, 10-12, 8 p.m. (also 2 p.m. Aug. 12); Wed., Aug. 9, 8 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 6, 13, 2 p.m., St. Gregory the Great Church, 242-20 88 Ave., Bellerose. $18; $15 seniors, students; $9 kids under 12. Info: (718) 989-2451, sgtg.org. “1776,” the musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence, by the JC Players. Fri.Sat., Aug. 4-5, 8 p.m., Glendale-Maspeth United Methodist Church, 66-14 Central Ave.; Sun., Aug. 6, 3 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 12, 8 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 13, 3 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 81-10 35 Ave., Jackson Heights. $20; $15 seniors, students. Info: (718) 894-8654, facebook.com/jcplayers. “Henry IV, Part I” and “Measure for Measure,” a historical play about events surrounding an English king in 1402-03 and a dark comedy with serious themes of justice and virtue, respectively, both by Shakespeare, put on by the Hip to Hip Theatre Co. Nearly every day thru Aug. 19, various times, various Queens parks (and elsewhere). Workshop for kids before each show. Free. Info: (718) 729-8567, hiptohip.org.

AUDITIONS The Melodians, for the fall 2017 season of singing Broadway show tunes, opera and more for seniors around Queens. Mon., Aug. 7 and 14, 1-3 p.m., Austin St. Senior Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills. Bring music if possible, accompanist is available. Info: Lena (718) 592-0178, David (718) 275-0244.

DANCE Dance at Socrates, with various companies performing in a partnership with the Norte Maar collaborative arts organization. Sat., Aug. 5, 12 and 19, 4-5:30 p.m., Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 956-1819, socratessculpturepark.org, nortemaar.org. continued on page 36

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carved stone and wood sculptures and bamboo light art, allowing the two artists to enter into a conversation. Or as Noguchi Senior Curator Dakin Hart writes of the A ballad is sung in bamboo and black leather. A sleek leather couch melts into the ground, surrounded by the exhibit, the “rendezvous between Stadler and Noguchi, mellow yellow light of “akari” (lamps). A Zen stone garden which Stadler has likened to a blind date, are meant to destabilize both artists’ works, for their own benefit.” And meets with aluminum and epoxy outdoor furnishings. The best character examinations in storytelling reveal this is often the case. The Garden at the Noguchi Museum is a serene and natuinformation about the protagonist not only in speaking about him or her directly, but also by contrasting that char- ral space inviting quiet reflection, very much in keeping with acter with one or more others on parallel or intersecting the view that Noguchi himself took in mind of his former stujourneys. Using the same theme as a framework for under- dio as an “oasis” in its corner of the neighborhood. As with standing both people can yield more insight than mere the trees, bushes and ivy, Noguchi’s massive stone works in the garden will change slowly, given time, as in nature. The observation of details of either one on their own. This appears to be the underlying mission of “Solid insertion of Stadler’s “Rest in Peace #2 (table)” and “Rest in Doubts: Robert Stadler” at the Noguchi Museum in Long Peace #2 (chair),” seemingly fresh off the fabrication line Island City. The museum places Stadler’s sharp-edged and and impervious to weather, stand out sharply in the space in digitally honed designs beside, beneath and between its their high-contrast shade of white. The cheap patio-furnishpermanent collection of Isamu Noguchi’s often handing style is intended to disrupt the setting, and though the footprints of the two pieces are small enough to be overlooked in a lazy glance around the garden, a closer look leads a viewer to wonder: What’s this doing here? Inside, the designer and sculptor find even more When: Through Sun., Sept. 3 uncommon ground. A sofa set seemingly borrowed Where: Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33 Road, Long Island City from an alien nightclub sits coolly under the warm Entry: $10; $5 students, seniors; free NYC HS students, glow of Noguchi’s akari in Area 5. Like Noguchi, kids under 12, families of active-duty military. Stadler is known for challenging typical form, and the (718) 204-7088, noguchi.org two share not just a predilection for ambiguity, but a drive to work beyond convention. And so Stadler’s qboro contributor

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Noguchi and Stadler, whatever their differences in style, maintain a similar interest in challenging conventional form, as here in the former’s “Mirror for Martha Graham’s ‘Heriodade,’” left, and the latter’s pieces of digitally PHOTO BY NEIL CHIRAGDIN fabricated furniture. “Pools and Pouf!” bloom from the corner of the wall, or resemble puddles on the ground, or offer a backing, but no real place to put one’s legs — and aren’t they still a couch, an ottoman and so on? In contrast to the “Pools and Pouf!’s” taut, synthetic-looking black leather, Noguchi’s lamps seem more organic in their makeup, but several of them match Stadler’s pieces for their flowing shapes. What’s continued on page 37

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Big movies, big screen, and an even bigger format DANCING IT UP FOR 25 YEARS! By Dana M. Mancuso, dance mom

As the final curtain went up at Queensboro Community College on June 25, our amazing and talented dancers, past and present were in position getting ready to perform. But this was no ordinary performance, this last piece of the evening, entitled “Sing, Sing, Sing”, would be the closing act at Steps Ahead Dance Studio’s 25th Anniversary year! This year’s show “Dance It Out” marked a huge milestone for our studio, owned and run by Danielle Jenkins. Twenty-five years of quality and professional dance instruction for all types of dancers in a positive, inspirational and friendly environment. In these past 25 years (17 of which my family has been part of), my daughters as well as countless other dancers have grown both physically and artistically. They have learned to dance various styles of dance, perform with enthusiasm and handle things with grace. Steps Ahead has always taken pride in creating well-rounded dancers that have poise, discipline, physical strength and above all confidence in themselves. Our dancers, have made life-long friendships and have learned to work together with dancers of all ages and abilities. It has been a place that for the last 25 years many, including my girls, have called home – a second family. A place that dancers go to celebrate their love of dance whether they are training to be a professional dancer or just dancing for their personal enjoyment. The staff at SADS are well trained, supportive and creative. Their list of accomplishments in their fields is beyond impressive. Steps Ahead’s curriculum has always kept up-to-date with the latest styles and techniques teaching everything from ballet to hip-hop and competition. In fact, SADS’ competition teams have placed in the top ten (including many fi rst-place trophies) in every competition that they have entered in the past eleven years, not to mention so many special judges’ awards and invitations. They are also taught that team work is the key to success and to receive wins with grace and to accept defeat with dignity. During the dance year, SADS invites renowned choreographers from all over the U.S. to the studio to teach and to expose our dancers to different styles and

techniques in dance. This only enhances our studio’s abilities and love for the arts. At Steps Ahead we take pride in doing things outside of the dance studio as well, along with traveling to competitions and dance conventions, SADS dancers had the opportunity to take center stage at Madison Square Garden and dance at a Knicks game. We additionally took part in an engagement flash mob and danced at special events at local public schools. Our dancers also do charitable work by dancing at functions for JDRF, C.H.O.P., Autism Awareness and many more. Moreover, our dancers are honor students, actors, artists, cheerleaders and gymnasts, and play various other sports. They are focused and well-balanced people who care about success and people. In these 25 years, because of Steps Ahead Dance Studio’s quality foundation training, many of the Steps Ahead Dancers have gone on to accomplish many amazing things in dance. Many have been accepted to performing arts schools such as LaGuardia Performing Arts High School, Mark Twain School for the Gifted and Talented, Professional Performing Arts High School, the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts and the arts program at St. Francis Prep. Others have been chosen to dance/choreograph at renowned programs and shows like American Ballet Theater, Martha Graham School, The Alvin Ailey School, The Summer Arts Institute, Pacific Coast Dance Fest, “Beatstock,” “Disco Ball,” Big Brother/Big Sister foundation of NY, “Hollywood Stars Pageant and Talent” for the TLC show Toddlers in Tiara, “Disney” Musicals in Schools, Ashley Rich Project, Capital Funk, Urban Dance League, B3W, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, just to name a few. Our dancers also have received numerous scholarships to colleges in the field of dance. The SADS dancers know how to take their love of dance to the next level. Their accomplishments are true testaments of the work that Steps Ahead does. Steps Ahead Dance Studio has proven to be a leader in dance education in Queens for the last 25 years, a place that many families just like mine are proud and honored to be a part of, a special place that stands the test of time! May the next 25 years be even better!

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For those who remember the analog era, the fact that you can watch a movie on the pocket-size supercomputer you call your phone can seem a technological miracle of access and convenience. But that’s not how movies were made to be seen. They were made for the big screen, and seeing them on even the largest smartphone just isn’t the same thing. As the Museum of the Moving Image said about a new series of film screenings in 2011, “The experience of watching a movie in a dark theater, its images flickering before us on a screen that dwarfs us, its sound surrounding us, is the source of the medium’s singular enchantment, and certain films have been able to harness this power particularly well: those visually stunning classics that just aren’t the same when shrunk down.” That series was See It Big!, which screened epic films in 70mm — “the ideal film format for ambitious cinematic spectacles,” MoMI says. Movies shown in 70mm provide larger and brighter images and richer sound than those projected in typical 35mm. And now the See It Big! series is back for its seventh year, with a set of classics, two cult films, one recent epic and two rarities from the 1960s in the Soviet Union on tap. First up is “2001: A Space Odyssey,” the 1968 science fiction drama exploring everything from human evolution to

alien life and the dangers of artificial intelligence. Then there’s “Lawrence of Arabia,” the 1962 historical epic about a British colonel’s pivotal exploits in the Middle East during World War I. One other biographical wartime saga is on the list: “Patton,” the 1970 film about the highly successful but controversial American World War II general. The remaining movies in the series are “Interstellar,” “Pink Floyd — The Wall,” “The Dark Crystal” and the Soviet bloc: “The Story of the Flaming Years” and “The Enchanted Desna.” There was also a July 19 screening of the new film “Dunkirk” in 70mm, but it’s not set for another one. The schedule is posted at Q movingimage.us.

See It Big! 70mm When: Through Sun., Aug. 27, various dates and times Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. Tickets: $15; $11 seniors, students; $7 kids 3-17. (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us

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Under the tight direction of Owen Thompson, who keeps the action moving continuously in this intermission-less, 90-orso-minute rendering, several performers stand out: Jason Marr, the company’s artistic director, is Vincentio, the Duke of Vienna, who spends most of the play’s running time disguised as a friar, the better to observe his surroundings; Joy Marr, as the chaste Isabella, who faces a difficult decision when her brother is sentenced to death; and Alexander Nero, Colin Wulff and Sam Leichter, who provide much of the comic relief. Brief musical interludes also prove entertaining, as do the colorful period costumes. “Henry IV,” a coming-of-age story that proves its lasting appeal as it asks the question, “What makes a good leader?,” is a fine companion piece for the season. The next Queens performance of “Measure for Measure” will take place at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Aug. 3, in Crocheron Park, at 35th Avenue and Corbett Road in Bayside. “Henry IV” next plays When: Through Sat., Aug. 19 the borough at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. Where: Various parks in Queens, elsewhere 6, in Socrates Sculpture Park, at 32-01 Entry: Free. (718) 729-8567, hiptohip.org Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City. The pre-shows begin 30 minutes earlier.

But all of that only added to the accessibility of the play, a wonderful introduction for young and, perhaps, old alike. “Measure for Measure,” like much of Shakespeare, remains as relevant today as it must have been 400 years ago, with its exploration of the dangers of placing power in the wrong hands. The intergenerational, ethnic ally diverse cast of nearly two dozen (many of whom are members of Actors Equity, the professional actors’ union) immerse themselves fully in their characters, even as they subtly interact with the audience from time to time. Some actors double or even triple up on their assignments and adapt p commendably. y

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MARY COTRONEO Born in Brooklyn August 19, 1927, a proud resident of Howard Beach, passed on July 19, 2017 While in hospice, Mary called me to share her final thoughts and asked me to have them printed in The Queens Chronicle.

– Nancy DiCroce, a long-time friend

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TOURS/HIKES Woodhaven’s old Union Course Racetrack, walking the streets of old Unionville around the perimeter of what had been its horseracing course from 1821-72 and seeing the traces of it that still remain today, led by the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society. Sat., Aug. 5, 12-3 p.m., meeting at Neir’s Tavern, 87-48 78 St. Free. Info: (718) 805-2002, facebook.com/woodhavenhistory.

Long-time friends, Nancy DiCroce and Mary Cotroneo together in December 2016

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Hands-On History: Green Thumb, with participants planting a crop like the King family did and taking home their own seed kit. Sat., Aug. 5, 1 p.m., King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. Free. (718) 206-0545, kingmanor.org.

Mary thanks her friends and family for the unending support and considerations given to her throughout her life. Mary was always most gracious in her generosity to children, having been an active and long-time member of Kiwanis. Acknowledgement is given to her for her gracious and long-term contributions on behalf of all community functions, as well as the children.

Full Moon Drumming, with Niall O’Leary leading participants in a drum circle under the full moon; all skill levels welcome and drums provided. Sun., Aug. 6, 7-9 p.m., Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $25. Info: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org.

– MAY SHE REST IN PEACE – Mary is survived by her wonderful daughters and family. Her daughter Jane Cotroneo lives in New York City, and her daughter Carol Lewis and her family live in Pennsylvania. Thank you all for attending her wake and saying goodbye to Mary. NAND-072219

Bird Mobiles and Birding Tours, with museum educator Emma Bonanomi leading an avian-related scavenger hunt and craft-making, last of Garden Creativi-Tea Art Workshop series. Wed., Aug. 9, 1-3:30 p.m., Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing. $5; $8 family. Info: (718) 359-6227, vomuseum.org.

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Passport Thursdays: West Africa, the outdoor international dance, music and film series, with the Seewe African Dance Co. and the 2015 Nigerian film “Rain the Color Blue With a Little Red in It,” a homage to Prince’s rock opera “Purple Rain.” Thu., Aug. 3, 7-10 p.m., Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Free. Info: (718) 592-9700, queensmuseum.org. Jamaica Arts and Music Festival, with live shows, kids’ rides, multicultural vendors, food, educational info and more, by Cultural Collaborative Jamaica. JAMS Under the Stars concert, with jazz, R&B, rock and funk, Fri., Aug. 4, 6-10 p.m., Rufus King Park, Jamaica Ave. and 150-153 Sts. Sat., Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., JAMS Festival, Jamaica Ave. from Parsons Blvd. to 170 St. Free. Info: (718) 526-8700, go2ccj.org.. Car shows, with classic muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles and more, to benefit St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside, by the East Coast Car Assn. Sun., Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Beach 80th Street Flea Market, 350 B. 80 St., Rockaway Beach. Free; $10 to show vehicle (no trophies). Sun., Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Maspeth Federal Savings, 56-18 69 St., Maspeth. Free; $20 to show vehicle (judging, trophies, music by Joe Fuoco and DJ Unlimited Sounds). Info: Bob, (917) 385-2322; Lou, (917) 682-5362, eccatoysfortots.org.

KIDS/TEENS Little Naturalist Storytime: Creatures at My Feet, with kids 5-6 learning about various critters through storytime, crafts, time with animals and a nature walk. Toddler Tales: Hello Bunny, with kids 3-4 and parents hearing about a rabbit’s adventures with other animals and enjoying crafts, time with animals and a nature walk. Both Sun., Aug. 6, 1:30-3 p.m., Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. $21 each. Info/pre-registration (req’d): (718) 229-4000, alleypond.com. Little Makers: Sidewalk Chalk, with kids 18 months and over and their families making their own chalk and then making designs with it. Sun., Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. $8 per family plus individual admission: $16; $13 seniors, kids, college students with ID. Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org

SOCIAL EVENTS Israeli folk dancing, with instruction for beginners, in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Each Mon., 7:30 p.m. (beginners’ instruction); 8:3010 p.m. (intermediate dances). Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows. $10. Info: (718) 380-4145, hillcrestjc.org.

MARKETS Flea Market, with food and beverages too. Sat., Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. Tables: $25. Info: (718) 478-3100. Richmond Hill, 117-09 Hillside Ave., every Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Largest flea market in Queens. Info: (347) 709-7661, richmondhillfleamarket.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS Caring for a loved one with dementia? Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39 St., Sunnyside. English speaking caregivers suppport group, every Tue., Spanish speaking caregivers suppport group, 2nd & 4th Wed. of every month. Contact: Shyvonne Noboa (718) 784-6173, ext. 440. Anxious, nervous, depressed? Recovery International can help. Meetings every Thu., 2:30 p.m., Fri., 3:30 p.m. Forest Hills Library, 108-19 71 Ave. Info: recoveryinternational.org. Bereavement groups for assistance dealing with loss and the process towards healing, with others experiencing similar situations. Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. Registration req’d. Info: (718) 268-5011, ext. 160, olderadults@cgy.org. Women’s Support Group, Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, Rm. 325. Every other Tue. (weekly) 6 p.m. Registration req’d. Free. Contact: CWNY (718) 7930672, centerwny@yahoo.com.

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continued from page 33 most apparent is that Noguchi’s and Stadler’s pieces work together to create such a dramatic mood that the dynamic of the gallery strikes a viewer as perfectly normal through sheer force of will. Other areas explore Noguchi’s influence on Stadler, as with the latter’s “Cut_Paste” series. Area 3 at the Noguchi Museum displays many of the artist’s “fine art” creations, often handcrafted and highly polished stone works, but also showcases Noguchi’s appreciation for industrial production — melding whole slabs of stainless steel or bronze with the stone pieces. Stadler’s works in this section are hyperdesigned, and exist in a series of two-dimensional planes that appear, in Hart’s words, “to have been executed in Photoshop using flat layers rather than in a fully three-dimensional CAD program, and their fabrication overseen by a graphic designer instead of an engineer.” The marble and industrial sheets of metal that Stadler employs recall Noguchi’s work decades earlier. In Area 6, Noguchi’s plywood set pieces for Martha Graham’s ballets meet with Stadler’s “PDT” digitally fabricated furniture. It’s a reversal of their positions in Area 5, with Noguchi taking up the reins as provocateur of forms for a chair, clothing rack

and mirror. His work here is organic in makeup, but elongated and ornate. In contrast, Stadler’s pieces retain a mod quality, with simple rounded corners, but no less theatrical for their lack of frills. Once again, the pairing of the two sets of distinct work somehow flows preternaturally well. In a meeting of the minds, the room is lit by a fixture designed by Stadler, “Anywhere #2,” which holds up a Noguchi akari, a fitting statement for the room, and the exhibit as a whole. One especially good day to visit the museum may be Saturday, Aug. 19, when it will host a “Center of Attention” talk about Q Stadler’s “Pools and Pouf!” at 4 p.m.

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St. Michael’s will commemorate the attacks of 9/11 this year on Saturday, September 9th at 2PM. For the first time St. Michael’s will introduce an essay competition open to all school children. The essay will be “What it means to be an American.” Winners will be announced on Sept. 9th. The Grand Prize is $1500 generously presented by NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK. Prizes to be used for educational purposes only for high school or college bound students. There will be two other groups, divided

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 04/14/17, bearing Index Number NC-000009-17/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) DEVONNE (Middle) CURTIS (Last) WATSON. My present name is (First) CURTIS (Middle) DEVONE (Last) WATSON AKA DEVONNE CURTIS WATSON AKA DEVONNE C. WATSON AKA DEVONNE WATSON. My present address is 222-03 110 AVE, Queens Village, NY 11429. My place of birth is NEW YORK, NY. My date of birth is October 19, 1961.

GN1 MEADOW WOODS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/13/2017. 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: GN1 Meadow Woods LLC, 87-49 130TH Street, Richmond Hill 11418 Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

30 EAST 98TH STREET ASSOCIATES LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/03/2017. 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: Joseph Yunatanov, 7013 Austin Street, 3rd Floor, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1303608 for on-premises liquor, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 171-53 46th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11358 for on-premises consumption. J & S Blue Corp. dba Pado Sushi

Notice of Formation of Apex Visual LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/05/17. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Benjamin Qiu, 8622 106th St., Richmond Hills, NY 11418, also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1303074 for liquor license has been applied for Kama Hookah LLC d/b/a HOUSE OF HOOKAH to sell liquor, wine and beer in a restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at 39-07 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361 for on-premises consumption.

NORTHERN LOTS LLC Articles of Org. Filed NY Sec of State (SSNY) April 24, 2017. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Greenberg & Hofstein, P.C., 254-10 Northern Blvd., Suite. 204, Little Neck, NY 11362. Purpose. Any lawful purpose.

DADI NY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/23/17. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 131-05 40th Road, Unit 15D, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Lindytown Films, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/06/2017. 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: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NYVA EATERY GROUP LLC Notice of formation of NYVA Eatery Group LLC Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/11/2017. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against LLC to: NYVA Eatery Group LLC, 254-55 Horace Harding Exp., Little Neck, NY 11362. Any lawful activity or purpose

Notice is hereby given that a license, with a pending Ser No., has been applied for by East West United Realty Development Group LLC & 233 Q-CYTD Innkeepers, LLC, to sell liquor, wine and beer at retail in a Hotel under the ABC Law at 183-15 Horace Harding Blvd, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 for on-premises consumption.

Notice is hereby given a license, number 1304026 for on-premises liquor, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 47-25 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101 for on-premises consumption. ME7782 LLC d/b/a Bellwether

PRISMFUSE LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/10/2017. 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: Gabriel Hitt, 72-11 Austin Street, MB# 328, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

MindSight LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/23/2016. 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: MindSight LLC, 3560 74th Street 703, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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LAURELTON 1 Family Det. Cape Cod. 4 BR, plus den, new kit, 2 new full baths, fin bsmnt, CAC, extended gar can fit up to 5 cars, new windows, lg backyard, covered patio, 71x100 lot, lg shed in yard.

Asking $579K Owner

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Open House Howard Beach/Rockwood Park, Sat 8/5, 10:00AM-12:00PM, 158-04 80 St. 1 family det Colonial, 10 rms, 5 BR, 3 baths, 48x100 lot. A must see! Howard Beach Realty, 718-641-6800

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MIDDLE VILLAGE

WINCY REALTY, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/23/2017. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 4026 College Point Blvd #11F, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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Two famed sculptors called College Point home by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Sculptor Hermon Atkins MacNeil was born in 1866 in Massachusetts. After becoming a worldrenowned sculptor he decided to move to College Point around 1900, into a cozy home that also served as his studio, located on a 122-by-131 foot irregular plot of land overlooking the East River at 121-01 Fifth Ave. He married Carol Brooks, born in 1871, who shared his passion and was a well-known sculptor in her own right. She bore him two The home of Hermon Atkins MacNeil at 121-01 Fifth sons, Claude and Alden. The Ave., College Point, summer 1907. household chores were performed famous house was sold and enjoyed by the by a live-in servant named Frank Wagner. Hermon designed the famous Standing Moschini family. It was sold again in the Liberty quarter, which was minted starting 1960s to the Donaghue family, just blocks in 1916 and replaced by the Washington away from the waterfront park named for quarter in 1932. Hermon’s last famous MacNeil. Today public records show the property is work was “The Pony Express,” completed in 1940 in St. Louis. Four years later in owned by Riverwalk Development LLC, 1944 his wife passed away. In 1947 he too which has big plans for the site, with its Q passed away, at age 81. Upon his death his commanding view of the East River.

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Duda is dealt by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

It was a forgone conclusion that the Mets would trade first baseman Lucas Duda before Monday’s trade deadline. General manager Sandy Alderson had concluded by the All-Star break that 2017 wasn’t going to be the team’s year, so he was going to try to deal veteran players, particularly free agents-to-be like Duda, to contending teams for inexpensive minor league prospects. He was the first Met vet to be let go, as the GM sent him to the Tampa Bay Rays for muchtouted minor league reliever Drew Smith. The Mets bullpen has been a FEMA disaster area, so Alderson’s logic was understandable. Somewhat surprisingly, Sandy also traded two young minor leaguers to Miami for closer AJ Ramos. Duda also knew that his days were numbered when the season began. He realized that the Mets had pretty much decided that their 2013 amateur draft first-round pick, first baseman Dominic Smith, would be their starting first baseman in 2018, assuming that he didn’t disappoint on their Las Vegas 51s’ AAA team this year. Smith has kept his end of that bargain. That said, the meh reaction to Duda’s departure by the media and Mets fans is kind of bothersome, given that he was a homegrown talent. The Amazins’ chose Duda in the 2007 draft’s seventh round. He rose quickly through

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their minors before being called up to Flushing in September 2010. Duda was the longest tenured Met and belted 125 homers for the team. He was hampered by back issues which limited his offensive numbers. To his credit, he worked hard on his defense and saved many a run by pulling bad throws out of the dirt. Lucas was quiet but always friendly and easy to approach in the clubhouse. He wasn’t a good quote, so few sportswriters sought him out. Longtime Baysider and veteran radio reporter Ashley Scharge was a guest last week on Sirius XM’s “NHL Today.” He discussed the future of Islanders star center John Tavares, whose contract ends as the coming season does. While the conventional wisdom is that Tavares will re-up with the Isles, Scharge takes a differing view. “He hates traveling to Brooklyn and playing on the bad ice at Barclays Center. He injured his quad on it towards the end of the season. He’s also concerned about the direction of the franchise,” Scharge said. Ashley and show hosts Mick Kern and Michael Lippa agreed that the bizarre Isles corporate culture hasn’t changed at all since Bayside High alum Jon Ledecky became its managing partner a year ago. That’s bad news for long-suffering fans. As I wrote in my April 20 Q column: It’s time to get moving, Ledecky! See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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